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GY51 GKZ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,100 mi
Last recorded144,100 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GKZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 144,100 miles

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

crack in windscreen

damage to nearside door mirror

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (6.3.1d)

both front end link bushes split and needs attention

major oil leak

n/s/r inner sill corroded

steering arms have slight play

windscreen has a crack on the n/s not in drivers view of the road

Fail 31 May 2017 135,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (6.3.1d)

both front end link bushes split and needs attention

major oil leak

n/s/r inner sill corroded

windscreen has a crack on the n/s not in drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,141 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015
Fail 31 Jan 2015 110,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,243 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,737 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 91,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,377 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 88,377 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,167 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,167 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,164 miles

n/s/f top mount poor

wipers could be better

Fail 4 Feb 2010 82,164 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f top mount poor

wipers could be better

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,998 miles

engine timing belt should be replaced every 72,000 miles

suspect rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,008 miles

Slight run out on front brake discs.

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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GY51 GKZ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GY51 GKZ, 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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GY51 GKZ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2001.

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