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Y885 VES

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,563 mi
Last recorded102,563 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 VES
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,563 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 99,487 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 99,487 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front dics and getting worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,052 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 94,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/front disc worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,413 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 79,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 72,788 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 72,788 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 62,764 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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Y885 VES is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 Y885 VES, 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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What year was Y885 VES registered?

Y885 VES is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y885 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 VES shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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