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Y916 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 103,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 103,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 78,572 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil Leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 72,966 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,966 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,911 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 49,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,588 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,836 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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Y916 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y916 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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Y916 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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