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Y883 GHJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,669 mi
Last recorded139,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 GHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,669 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 127,516 miles

Airbag lamp-on.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear lamp damaged/taped up.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in off side steering rack inner joint.

Tailpipe welded to entry pipe.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 127,516 miles

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

Airbag lamp-on.

Battery insecure

Brake fluid level low.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear lamp damaged/taped up.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in off side steering rack inner joint.

Tailpipe welded to entry pipe.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play both steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 104,611 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,527 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 87,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,701 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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Y883 GHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y883 GHJ, 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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Y883 GHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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