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BT51 VGJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,693 mi
Last recorded113,693 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VGJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 113,693 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 113,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 112,199 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering arms slight movement

Fail 14 May 2018 112,199 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering arms slight movement

Pass 19 May 2017 109,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm ball and cup area slight movement

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Number plate dull in operation advise

Pass 20 May 2016 106,137 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside front road spring corroded

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Offside Nearside front anti roll bar links and bushes perishing and corroded

Offside front brake slight binding

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

Fail 19 May 2016 106,137 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Offside (1.1.C.1e)

Steering rack gaiter split Nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside front road spring corroded

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Offside Nearside front anti roll bar links and bushes perishing and corroded

Offside front brake slight binding

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

Pass 13 May 2015 102,741 miles

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

Nearside front tyre edges wearing

Fail 13 May 2015 102,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 15 May 2014 100,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms slight movement

Fail 15 May 2014 100,513 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms slight movement

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,123 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,391 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,218 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,956 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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BT51 VGJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT51 VGJ, 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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BT51 VGJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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