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Y849 HYC

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,217 mi
Last recorded114,217 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 114,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,011 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside/offside (1.1.A.3f)

bottom engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2016 106,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside/offside (8.2.2)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside/offside (1.1.A.3f)

bottom engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,289 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear light lenz damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear light lenz damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,447 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 85,097 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,110 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,410 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 66,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,914 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010
Pass 19 May 2009 39,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,748 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,748 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 35,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,694 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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Y849 HYC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y849 HYC, 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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What year was Y849 HYC registered?

Y849 HYC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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