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B7 RNJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,968 mi
Last recorded143,968 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,968 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 143,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 134,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

oil leak centre engine

Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 107,671 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 88,220 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,548 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 82,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,337 miles

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

brake pedal anti-slip worn

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

play in nearside track rod end

play in offside front inner steering arm joint

rear exhaust box rubber hanger perished badly

throttle cable frayed.throttle also sticking

Pass 16 May 2007 76,920 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

steering rack boot n/s/f damp.

Pass 3 May 2006 73,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 73,931 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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B7 RNJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B7 RNJ, 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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B7 RNJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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