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Y872 LBF

2001 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,204 mi
Last recorded40,204 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 LBF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,204 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,676 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,052 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 28,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 23,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,487 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 19,487 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,215 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 16,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 10,663 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,434 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 4 Oct 2007 8,433 miles

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

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 4,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,279 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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Y872 LBF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y872 LBF, 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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Y872 LBF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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