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FP51 VCE

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,953 mi
Last recorded127,953 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VCE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,953 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,096 miles

engine oil leak

rear doors hard to lock

Pass 28 Jan 2012 111,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both front and offside rear tyre showing signs of age perrished tread sidewalls

rear door difficult to fully secure in place bottom catch hard to use

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,520 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cuts in sidewalls

brake pedal anti-slip worn

engine stabilizer bushes worn

offside front seat base in poor condition

play in steering,offside

Fail 2 Feb 2011 107,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cuts in sidewalls

brake pedal anti-slip worn

engine stabilizer bushes worn

offside front seat base in poor condition

play in steering,offside

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,807 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished & worn

Fail 30 Jan 2010 102,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished & worn

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,996 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 72,996 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FP51 VCE 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 69.2%.

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 FP51 VCE, 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 FP51 VCE registered?

FP51 VCE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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