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S359 JBK

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,667 mi
Last recorded171,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 171,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor corroded but load bearing part of vehicle structure

rear sills corroded but not within presribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2014 156,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 149,114 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 149,113 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nsr and osf outer sill appear to have been welded and covered with filler and fibreglass. given customer benefit of the doubt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 149,084 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 149,078 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

both wipers smeary

front tyres worn edges

n/s handbrake lazy

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s step sill corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 139,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 139,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 123,592 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 123,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 107,529 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 107,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 91,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 91,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S359 JBK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S359 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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S359 JBK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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