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EJ51 FGU

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 91,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,730 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,368 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,017 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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EJ51 FGU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ51 FGU, 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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EJ51 FGU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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