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HY51 VRJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,111 mi
Last recorded47,111 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

alternator belt badly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,111 miles

alternator belt badly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,425 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,425 miles

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

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

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

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

NOTE::::UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE LININGS AT TEST BUT SUSPECT PADS ARE LOW DUE TO LOW FLUID LEVEL.ALSO FRONT DISCS ARE VERY LIPPED AND WORN QUITE THIN!!

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,310 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 20,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,582 miles

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

oil filter leaking slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,555 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f door inner handle broken but still able to open door from inside

Pass 10 Oct 2005 9,117 miles

both front tyres low on tread

o/s/f front door remote control not working

Fail 10 Oct 2005 9,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres low on tread

o/s/f front door remote control not working

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 VRJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

HY51 VRJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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