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S253 NPO

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,280 mi
Last recorded117,280 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 117,280 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at beam mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,512 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,512 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,491 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 114,491 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,241 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 111,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 110,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 106,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 106,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,040 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reear g/box mount excessivly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,276 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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S253 NPO is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 107,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S253 NPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S253 NPO is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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