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Y157 RCR

2001 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,464 mi
Last recorded51,464 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Perodua Kenari44,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 RCR
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 51,464 miles

battery loose in clamp

both outer c/v gaiters perishing

near side headlamp loose

off side front body/bumper damage

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty

off side front tyre perished/poor condition

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 May 2018 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven off side low (3.7.B.2)

battery loose in clamp

both outer c/v gaiters perishing

management lamp illuminated

near side headlamp loose

off side front body/bumper damage

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty

off side front tyre perished/poor condition

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2017 49,104 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 47,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,900 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 39,900 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 38,451 miles

offside lower rear floor to chassis corroding by rear trailing arm mount

slight judder front brakes

wipers smear

Fail 21 May 2013 38,451 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside lower rear floor to chassis corroding by rear trailing arm mount

slight judder front brakes

wipers smear

Pass 18 May 2012 34,943 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm limit

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 19 May 2011 31,974 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)

Fail 16 May 2011 31,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 29,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,132 miles

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy/rough.

Fail 13 May 2009 26,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy/rough.

Pass 15 May 2008 23,260 miles

nearside front tyre worn low around outer edge

rear exhaust silencer broken up internally

rear hub bearings just becoming slightly noisy

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight judder offside front brake

wipers smear on screen

Pass 18 May 2007 20,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,346 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kenari?

Based on 26,232 MOT tests across 1,981 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,399
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 570
Stop lamp not working 453
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 395
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Y157 RCR is a 2001 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 44,004 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 Perodua Kenari fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y157 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kenari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y157 RCR is a 2001 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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