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Y851 NHK

2001 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 NHK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 123,452 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake discs look worn.

Drivers seat belt is awkward to disengae under load.

Drivers seat is in poor condition.

Front anti roll bar outer link bushes are deteriorating.

Front brake pads look low.

Front flexible section of exhaust is leaking.

Oil all over engine.

Pedal rubbers are deteriorating.

Slight play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filter loose

n/s headlamp bulb loose

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filter loose

n/s headlamp bulb loose

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,185 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

air bag warning light on

battery loose

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

n/s mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Fail 7 Apr 2011 83,701 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

both front brake discs in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,438 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s dorr mirror glass damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on

n/s dorr mirror glass damaged

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust held on with cable ties

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,118 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 47,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,289 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 29,545 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake disc's are rusting

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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Y851 NHK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y851 NHK, 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 Y851 NHK registered?

Y851 NHK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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