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FP51 VCM

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 149,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 119,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,740 miles

play in nearside and offside of steering rack with front wheels jacked

Fail 27 Nov 2007 71,084 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

play in nearside and offside of steering rack with front wheels jacked

Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,734 miles

nearside front outrigger damaged but not weakened

slight play in nearside and offside track rod knuckles

Fail 13 Dec 2005 47,734 miles

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

nearside front outrigger damaged but not weakened

slight play in nearside and offside track rod knuckle joints

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 VCM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FP51 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

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

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