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Y896 OEV

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 OEV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,143 miles

Exhaust flexi section breaking up.

NSF tyre worn close to limit.

NSR tyre worn close to limit.

OSF tyre worn to limit.

Oil leak.

Play in OS steering arm.

Slight leak from NSR shock absorber.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 140,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust flexi section breaking up.

NSF tyre worn close to limit.

NSR tyre worn close to limit.

OSF tyre worn to limit.

Oil leak.

Play in OS steering arm.

Slight leak from NSR shock absorber.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 136,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 128,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 128,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,594 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

There is a oil leak.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 109,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

There is a oil leak.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 96,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,019 miles

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

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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Y896 OEV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y896 OEV, 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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Y896 OEV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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