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Y905 GHJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 GHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,643 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,645 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,642 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,646 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,642 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,642 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,641 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,641 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing not fully checked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,545 miles

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

Oil leak

front reg plate slight damage

Fail 3 Nov 2010 68,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate slight damage

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,577 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,575 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 50,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,336 miles

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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Y905 GHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y905 GHJ, 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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Y905 GHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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