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GJ51 XSZ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XSZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 154,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 139,543 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth

Fail 4 Dec 2017 139,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth

Pass 20 Nov 2015 136,033 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum

nearside front anti roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 136,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid close to minimum

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

high level brake light not working

nearside front anti roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering pump noisey

slight rumble from the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,091 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 64,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,417 miles

handbrake needs adjusting / n/s/r tyre slight side wall damage

o/s door mirror glass small crack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,908 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,215 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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GJ51 XSZ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ51 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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