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Y908 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,227 mi
Last recorded182,227 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 182,227 miles

Battery clamp deteriorated but not insecure

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre has previously fouled the inner wheel arch/body

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre has previously fouled the inner wheel arch/body

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 28 May 2012 175,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery inscure

Fail 24 May 2012 175,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery inscure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 169,713 miles

front brake discs worn

slight olay in steering rack tie rods n/side +o/side

Pass 26 Apr 2010 167,604 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 167,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 163,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 159,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 152,854 miles

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

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

front brake pads maybe getting low ?

Pass 27 Apr 2006 144,997 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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Y908 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y908 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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Y908 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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