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HY51 RKN

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,145 mi
Last recorded77,145 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 RKN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,145 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,705 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads worn

Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,791 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking of steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside head lamp pattern poor but still visable

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

brake and clutch peddle rubbers slight worn

oil leak

some travil at hand brake

Fail 20 Oct 2015 71,563 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside head lamp pattern poor but still visable

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

brake and clutch peddle rubbers slight worn

oil leak

some travil at hand brake

Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,723 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,723 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,126 miles

exhaust mounting detached system still secure [centre]

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,124 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting detached system still secure [centre]

Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,059 miles

n/s/f outer wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r tyre close to limit & perishing , o/s/r perishing.....

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 49,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,537 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

both rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

handbrake travel long

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,236 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 392,326 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f trye on legal limit

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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HY51 RKN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY51 RKN, 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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HY51 RKN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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