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Y872 YGN

2001 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,528 mi
Last recorded71,528 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 YGN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 71,528 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,236 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 68,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag malfuction light on

both rear tyres starting to show signs of age related cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 60,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag malfuction light on

both rear tyres starting to show signs of age related cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,178 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 49,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,288 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 40,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,233 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

noise from rear brakes!

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2006 32,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

airbag warning light, flashing on & off on dash

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

noise from offside rear footbrake

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,589 miles

tighted spare/carrier

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 YGN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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