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S345 JBK

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,779 mi
Last recorded194,779 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 194,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 189,747 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Feb 2016 189,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 181,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 171,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 161,094 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine mountings deteriorating

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating?

pedal rubbers worn

some areas corroding -several welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing to rubber components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 161,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine mountings deteriorating

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating?

pedal rubbers worn

some areas corroding -several welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing to rubber components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 149,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine mountings suspect

front tyres worn on inner edges-secondary treads

pedal rubbers worn

some areas corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 3 Feb 2012 149,172 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine mountings suspect

front tyres worn on inner edges-secondary treads

pedal rubbers worn

some areas corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 3 Dec 2010 134,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 119,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 92,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 84,113 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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S345 JBK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S345 JBK, 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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S345 JBK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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