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AP51 BFV

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,432 mi
Last recorded121,432 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BFV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,432 miles

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

o/s mud gaurd loose

Fail 21 Apr 2011 121,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s mud gaurd loose

Pass 15 Apr 2010 117,093 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 117,088 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,892 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front shocker damp

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 24 Oct 2008 110,892 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front shocker damp

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,886 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s track rod

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front shocker damp

Pass 29 Sep 2007 102,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 76,002 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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AP51 BFV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AP51 BFV, 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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AP51 BFV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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