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Y897 PDC

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

143,852 mi
Last recorded143,852 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 PDC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 143,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 143,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 143,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Service brake pedal anti slip device worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 May 2017 138,045 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,008 miles

slight play in both front steering rack arms

slight wear on edges n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,008 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

slight wear on edges n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,324 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Mar 2014 120,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Feb 2012 109,536 miles

nearside front tyre tread 2.5 mm

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,536 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre tread 2.5 mm

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 1 Mar 2011 103,071 miles

Both front discs scored

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 103,071 miles

Both front discs scored

Fail 8 Mar 2010 96,092 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,092 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 13 Mar 2009 87,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,853 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 79,936 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 79,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,438 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,037 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,037 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

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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Y897 PDC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y897 PDC, 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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Y897 PDC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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