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HY51 VLP

2001 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 114,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 109,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,151 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 91,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 19 Jan 2010 69,767 miles

offside front wiper splitting but still clearing the screen

very slight play in front steering arms

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,901 miles

Slight knock from steering rack.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 46,821 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,254 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise front disc and pads look low

Fail 14 Dec 2005 39,254 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

advise front disc and pads look low

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 VLP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLP, 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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What year was HY51 VLP registered?

HY51 VLP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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