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HY51 TAU

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,442 mi
Last recorded116,442 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,348 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking.

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing.

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seatbelt buckle outer cover missing but not affecting its operation.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 109,879 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seatbelt buckle outer cover missing but not affecting its operation.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,860 miles

Central Exhaust rubber split.

Drivers seatbelt buckle outer cover missing but operating correctly.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle outer cover missing but operating correctly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 107,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle outer cover missing but operating correctly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust silencer mount deteriorating.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside tyres-sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside tyres-sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,956 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

os wiper blade split

rear silencer mount incorrect for vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,623 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 98,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 95,699 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light inoperative

rear silencer mount weak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,676 miles

Slight play n/s/f seat frame

Fail 31 Jul 2009 72,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play n/s/f seat frame

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,510 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,879 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,879 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

RATEINGS OF TYRES FITTED ARE TWO [C] AND TWO[R]

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,703 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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HY51 TAU 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 68.2%.

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 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 HY51 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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