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Y868 XES

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 XES
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,657 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 139,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox rubber (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 137,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2015 137,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,845 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 122,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,250 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs are worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs are worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 113,351 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 113,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 99,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,938 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,921 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y868 XES is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y868 XES, 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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Y868 XES is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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