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Y957 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,739 mi
Last recorded136,739 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 136,739 miles

Spare tyre defective

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 14 Feb 2011 136,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Spare tyre defective

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2010 123,822 miles

Centre 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 107,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 93,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,982 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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Y957 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y957 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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What year was Y957 VAJ registered?

Y957 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y957 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 VAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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