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EO51 YHJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 YHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,886 miles

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks

Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2016 96,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,638 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,873 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,088 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2010 80,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 74,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,883 miles

rear lower engine mounting worn and excessive movement

Fail 25 Oct 2008 68,883 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear lower engine mounting worn and excessive movement

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 63,133 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,240 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 57,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EO51 YHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EO51 YHJ, 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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EO51 YHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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