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HY51 SXL

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,146 mi
Last recorded127,146 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,146 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

wipers not checked

Fail 7 Apr 2016 118,438 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

wipers not checked

Pass 7 Jan 2015 117,358 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 117,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2013 110,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,935 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,249 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint but not to excess at present

Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint but not to excess at present

Fail 6 Jun 2011 91,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n.s.f brake disc worn uneven

Pass 12 May 2010 83,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,686 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,103 miles

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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HY51 SXL 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 62.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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