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Y891 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,754 mi
Last recorded79,754 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 77,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 64,222 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 64,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,340 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 52,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,118 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,754 miles

advise airbag light on

advise back door faulty

Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise airbag light on

advise back door faulty

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,682 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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Y891 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y891 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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Y891 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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