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MJ51 YHD

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,942 mi
Last recorded182,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 182,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 180,043 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 180,043 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 176,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 172,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 172,774 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 169,775 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 169,775 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 164,706 miles

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Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs slightly corroded inner faces

slight mist of oil on steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2011 164,706 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs slightly corroded inner faces

slight mist oil on steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2010 152,672 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 152,672 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack ends have slight play

handbrake travel

very bad oil leak suspect rear crankshaft oil seal

Pass 24 Nov 2009 135,855 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 135,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 121,078 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 121,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

flat spot on o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,505 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 91,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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 YHD is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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