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FJ51 BVO

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BVO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,787 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 151,754 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 140,524 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 140,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 132,476 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Scrub Outer Edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen Washer Not Working But Offside One Clears Screen

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

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriate

Fail 5 Apr 2011 132,349 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Scrub Outer Edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen Washer Not Working But Offside One Clears Screen

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

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriate

Pass 8 Apr 2010 126,652 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2009 118,388 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 118,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 110,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 94,850 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,612 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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FJ51 BVO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ51 BVO, 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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FJ51 BVO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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