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S382 JBA

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,174 mi
Last recorded98,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 JBA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 98,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension dampers corroded

nearside front constant velocity joint noisy - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front driveshaft bent - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear wheel arch trim slightly insecure

offside front tyre close to limit

rear crossmember corroded

rear towbar mount strut corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 85,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 72,852 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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S382 JBA is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S382 JBA, 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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What year was S382 JBA registered?

S382 JBA is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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