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Y842 OWC

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,037 mi
Last recorded121,037 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 OWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,037 miles

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 121,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 120,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 120,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 120,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 117,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,828 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 116,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 113,764 miles

off side front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 113,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 99,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 85,925 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 85,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,098 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 57,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y842 OWC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y842 OWC, 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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Y842 OWC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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