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Y889 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 147,778 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,083 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 143,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,857 miles

Exhaust system in need of attention N/S/F strut top slight play

Hazard switch in need of attention

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 136,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system in need of attention N/S/F strut top slight play

Hazard switch in need of attention

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,963 miles

Preheat system light is ON

Fail 15 Oct 2013 131,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Preheat system light is ON

Pass 4 Oct 2012 125,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 125,093 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 119,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 119,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

high handbrake travel(rear brakes require adjusting)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 113,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

high handbrake travel(rear brakes require adjusting)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,795 miles

front shockers damp

oil leak

slight damage n/s mirror

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2008 97,792 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 97,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 92,303 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 92,303 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,790 miles

slight play n/s rack

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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Y889 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y889 VAJ, 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 Y889 VAJ registered?

Y889 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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