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Y918 VVV

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,428 mi
Last recorded131,428 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 VVV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,428 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 131,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 123,850 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

front brake imballance high

Fail 12 Jun 2013 125,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perrished

front brake imballance high

Pass 28 May 2012 115,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 115,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 105,007 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,006 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspect leaking n/s/r wheel cylinder

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,383 miles

suspect leaking n/s/r wheel cylinder

Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,389 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 60,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2006 45,016 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake close to no reserve travel

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber perished

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 May 2005 36,406 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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Y918 VVV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y918 VVV, 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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Y918 VVV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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