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EF51 LJC

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LJC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,588 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,588 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,488 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount weak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 82,070 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,070 miles

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,215 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

air bag light on.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,961 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,615 miles

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

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)

air bag light on

slight movement in n/s/f of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f of steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,676 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 60,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 53,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 42,198 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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EF51 LJC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF51 LJC, 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 EF51 LJC registered?

EF51 LJC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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