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S638 RGA

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 RGA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,779 miles

SRS warning light on

both rear brake flexible hoses not properly secured (not chaffing or damaged)

both registration plates deteriorating

exhaust centre section rearmost rubber partially split

oil leak from engine

one fuel filler neck hose clamp broken (no fuel leak)

rear offside metal b rake pipe starting to corrode

rear offside sill corroding around originial hole

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

SRS warning light on

both rear brake flexible hoses not properly secured (not chaffing or damaged)

both registration plates deteriorating

brake fluid level approaching the minimum mark

exhaust centre section rearmost rubber partially split

front nearside tyre worn onto 3mm and worn on the outer edge

oil leak from engine

one fuel filler neck hose clamp broken (no fuel leak)

rear nearside tyre worn onto 3mm

rear offside metal b rake pipe starting to corrode

rear offside sill corroding around originial hole

rear offside tyre worn onto 2 mm and inner edge worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

both wipers torn at ends

Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

both wipers torn at ends

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front right hand tyre wall cut and cracked

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front right hand tyre wall cut and cracked

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2008 62,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 62,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,701 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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S638 RGA is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 96,761 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 S638 RGA, 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 27 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S638 RGA is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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