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S385 AOO

1998 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,535 mi
Last recorded181,535 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 AOO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 181,535 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 164,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 164,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 154,886 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 154,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 140,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 140,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 131,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 131,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 131,319 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 127,129 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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S385 AOO is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S385 AOO, 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 S385 AOO registered?

S385 AOO is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S385 AOO safe to buy?

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