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GJ51 LTF

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

150,219 mi
Last recorded150,219 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LTF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 150,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 150,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 146,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section blowing at fixings (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount has excess movement in its fixture . (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 144,025 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 144,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 142,228 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 142,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 138,525 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 138,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,566 miles

Offside and Nearside front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 135,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside and Nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 122,249 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 121,999 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,151 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 107,151 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,808 miles

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

handbrake a bit high

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,115 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,608 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 79,412 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ51 LTF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 GJ51 LTF, 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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GJ51 LTF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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