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DY51 RYM

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,408 mi
Last recorded125,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RYM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,408 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 5 Jan 2017 125,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,445 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 106,332 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 106,315 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,322 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,322 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,469 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,469 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

small chip in screen

Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,076 miles

O/S/R wheel binding

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,076 miles

O/S/R wheel binding

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,457 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 77,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,814 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 58,773 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,739 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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DY51 RYM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RYM, 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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DY51 RYM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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