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BN51 DVU

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 111,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 May 2011 98,951 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack tie rod ends

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

handbrake travel

steering rack rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

steering rack rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,834 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

slight play in steering rack felt at both front wheels

Fail 3 Sep 2008 92,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid level low

slight play in steering rack felt at both front wheels

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,342 miles

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

NSF and OSF steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,342 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF and OSF steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2006 65,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,052 miles

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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BN51 DVU is a 2001 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 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 BN51 DVU, 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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BN51 DVU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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