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DY51 DFO

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,808 mi
Last recorded120,808 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DFO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 120,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

can not see front inner pads,suspect low

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades spliting on ends

n/s front tyre ,fatique cracks on inner wall

oil leak

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 120,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

can not see front inner pads,suspect low

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades spliting on ends

n/s front tyre ,fatique cracks on inner wall

oil leak

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 111,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs have heavy wear and corrosion

minor gas leak to front exhaust joint

offside steering rack tie rod inner joint has play

Fail 21 Aug 2010 111,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs have heavy wear and corrosion

minor gas leak to front exhaust joint

offside steering rack tie rod inner joint has play

Fail 25 Aug 2009 106,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 96,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,897 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 75,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,168 miles

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

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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DY51 DFO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY51 DFO, 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 DY51 DFO registered?

DY51 DFO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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