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AJ51 KBP

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,367 mi
Last recorded234,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 234,367 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

front brake imbalnce 28%

front discs corroded

movement in o/s/f steering arm

n/s/f steering arm has movement in on limit

oil leak

poss cat broke as rattle in exhaust

rear exhaust rubber broke exhaust still supported

rear number plate poor

wipers not self parking but park manual

Pass 17 Dec 2013 228,323 miles

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Lower engine mount bush perished and in poor condition.

Nails in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 228,323 miles

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

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

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Lower engine mount bush perished and in poor condition.

Nails in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 223,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 223,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 218,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 212,567 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 212,567 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2010 212,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

advanced wear to inside of both front brake discs,only just passed test,recommend their replaced

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s wiper mechanism worn

o/s/f brake pads 90% or more worn

o/s/f tyre tread less than 3mm

oil level on min.

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 204,652 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advanced wear to inside of both brake discs ,only just passed test

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f indictor lens cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

tread no o/s/r tyre less than 3mm

water damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Oct 2009 204,652 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advanced wear to inside of both brake discs ,only just passed test

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

less than 3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

n/s/f indictor lens cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

water damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Oct 2008 192,312 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 192,312 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 169,610 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 169,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 142,426 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn to legal minimum

Fail 6 Nov 2006 142,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn to legal minimum

Pass 28 Nov 2005 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AJ51 KBP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 AJ51 KBP, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 KBP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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