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Y953 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,371 miles

2x drop link bushes worn

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Nearside headlamp on upper limits

Offside Front tyre low

fuel leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

2x drop link bushes worn

Nearside headlamp on upper limits

Offside Front tyre low

fuel leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,020 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

aim on no 1 setting

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 82,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,050 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,050 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 69,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,287 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 47,211 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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Y953 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y953 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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Y953 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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