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Y899 OJM

2001 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 OJM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,413 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,011 miles

minor exhaust leak (center), sills weak, suspension components corroded (weak), load valve stiff

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

minor exhaust leak (center), sills weak, suspension components corroded (weak), load valve stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,122 miles

o/s/r outer sill weak, suspension components corroded (weak)

vehicle over heating

Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,122 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r outer sill weak, suspension components corroded (weak)

vehicle over heating

Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,660 miles

front disc and pads wearing low, o/s/r bearing rough when rotated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 90,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front disc and pads wearing low, o/s/r bearing rough when rotated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,386 miles

rear wiper missing, o/s/f balljoint slight play on ATL, o/s/r wheel bearing noisey, front brake discs corroded, front pads (cant see) (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 89,386 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

rear wiper missing, o/s/f balljoint slight play on ATL, o/s/r wheel bearing noisey, front brake discs corroded, front pads (cant see) (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,675 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

front link bars have slight lay, minor exhaust leak at rear, front brake pads close to legal limit, front discs corroded, front coils corroded, rear bearings slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

front link bars have slight lay, minor exhaust leak at rear, front brake pads close to legal limit, front discs corroded, front coils corroded, rear bearings slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,426 miles

front and rear axle tyres different size,rear tyres slightly bulged on tread/shape out-osf tyre wearing low on inside lane

front linkbar bushes deteriorating,exhaust setup very low

gearbox mounting bush deteriorated-requires attention,exhaust deteriorating n strained from g/box mounting,blowing slightly-attention required before further damage

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear axle tyres different size,rear tyres slightly bulged on tread/shape out-osf tyre wearing low on inside lane

front linkbar bushes deteriorating,exhaust setup very low

gearbox mounting bush deteriorated-requires attention,exhaust deteriorating n strained from g/box mounting,blowing slightly-attention required before further damage

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,233 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,472 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 38,204 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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Y899 OJM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y899 OJM, 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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Y899 OJM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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