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Y179 HUB

2001 Renault Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,664 mi
Last recorded92,664 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Motor Caravan107,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 HUB
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 92,658 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,001 miles

Nearside Centre sill section corroded, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 82,997 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Centre sill section corroded, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,673 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 74,363 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 74,362 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength along sill inner and outer various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2020 71,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 69,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 69,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,475 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 66,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2017 63,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2017 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 60,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,273 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 57,273 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 50,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,320 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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Y179 HUB is a 2001 Renault Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 107,079 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y179 HUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y179 HUB registered?

Y179 HUB is a 2001 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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