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Y873 THN

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,025 mi
Last recorded172,025 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 THN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 172,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to comp (3.6.B.2c)

engine man light on

Fail 10 Mar 2017 172,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to comp (3.6.B.2c)

engine man light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,376 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 170,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 168,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 168,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 167,116 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 167,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 163,844 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 163,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle exhaust rubber

os rear lence broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 162,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 152,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 152,407 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 137,657 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 137,657 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 126,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 126,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,178 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 114,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 96,012 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 96,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,721 miles

inner steering rack joints slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2006 76,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack innerjoints

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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Y873 THN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y873 THN, 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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Y873 THN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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