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Y951 BCE

2001 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,980 mi
Last recorded138,980 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 BCE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 138,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body and component coroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 135,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear both tyres scrubbed

Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 120,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 116,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,824 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 109,822 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,135 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 100,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

screenwash frozen when tested

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,518 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both no plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs worn

load compansaitor linkage stiff

Fail 22 Apr 2011 96,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both no plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs worn

load compansaitor linkage stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,843 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edge and starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,960 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Fail 29 May 2008 82,952 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,054 miles

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENZE BROKEN BUT SHOWING NO WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR. †OFF SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,797 miles

off side rear tyre worn down to the legal limit of 1,6mm

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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Y951 BCE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 Y951 BCE, 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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Y951 BCE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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