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DG51 LXV

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,045 mi
Last recorded168,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 LXV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 168,045 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 168,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 163,232 miles

oil leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 163,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

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

oil leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2014 162,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 162,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 162,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 160,628 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 160,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 152,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 144,902 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 144,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear engine mount worn

Pass 15 May 2009 137,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 137,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 129,251 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 129,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear park and service brake recording low effort

Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 107,907 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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DG51 LXV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG51 LXV, 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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What year was DG51 LXV registered?

DG51 LXV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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