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FM51 VUJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VUJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,095 miles

Oil leak

slight movmrnt at handbrake lever fixxing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 126,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

slight movmrnt at handbrake lever fixxing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,123 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brakes on rollers 28 percent just met limit

intermittant fault in wiper parking switch

Fail 12 Jul 2013 117,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brakes on rollers 28 percent just met limit

intermittant fault in wiper parking switch

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 112,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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 Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

handbrake travel high

o/s and n/s tie rods slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,047 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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FM51 VUJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM51 VUJ, 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 FM51 VUJ registered?

FM51 VUJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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