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Y962 VAJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,715 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 97,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,679 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,679 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,288 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 95,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,314 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 67,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,296 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,285 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,283 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 50,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y962 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y962 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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Y962 VAJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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