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MJ51 VNR

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,100 mi
Last recorded142,100 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,100 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,100 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 134,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 131,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 129,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2015 129,751 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,667 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 127,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 124,857 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jan 2013 124,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f cv joint worn

Pass 5 Nov 2011 119,626 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake judder

front disc and pads worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 119,626 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake judder

front disc and pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,842 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 112,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 100,946 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,768 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 90,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,727 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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MJ51 VNR is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ51 VNR, 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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MJ51 VNR is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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