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Y871 ESC

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,944 mi
Last recorded184,944 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 ESC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 184,944 miles

n/s rear handbrake becoming poor

o/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 15 Oct 2013 184,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear handbrake becoming poor

o/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 30 Oct 2012 177,694 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cambelt overdue

rear exhust mount broken but supported by other means

steering rack has some play in both sides

Pass 30 Oct 2012 177,694 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cambelt overdue

rear exhust mount broken but supported by other means

steering rack has some play in both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2011 168,327 miles

front discs badly corroded on inner surface +pads becoming worn

hose to inlet manifold showing signs of perishing/splitting

rear archs showing some corrsion

Fail 24 Oct 2011 168,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs badly corroded on inner surface +pads becoming worn

hose to inlet manifold showing signs of perishing/splitting

rear archs showing some corrsion

Pass 30 Oct 2010 158,833 miles

front brake pads near limit

n/s + o/s front brake discs corroding

n/s rear wheel bearing becoming worn

o/s front tyre near limit ( inner edge )

rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2010 158,833 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads near limit

n/s + o/s front brake discs corroding

n/s rear wheel bearing becoming worn

o/s front tyre near limit ( inner edge )

rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2009 148,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s rear footbrake % low slightly uneven braking across axle+front discs showing some wear/corrsion

Pass 21 Oct 2009 148,900 miles

o/s rear footbrake % low slightly uneven braking across axle+front discs showing some wear/corrsion

Pass 1 Nov 2008 136,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 133,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 133,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 115,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 109,722 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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Y871 ESC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y871 ESC, 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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Y871 ESC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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