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DG51 XFC

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XFC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 131,194 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 131,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 130,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 575,111 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 125,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 120,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 120,367 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 115,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 111,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 101,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 94,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 94,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XFC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 XFC, 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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DG51 XFC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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