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Y966 HGR

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,421 mi
Last recorded156,421 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 HGR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 156,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 156,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 155,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 156,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 155,724 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 154,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 154,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 144,462 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 144,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 131,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,139 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 121,139 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 106,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 106,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,083 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 74,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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Y966 HGR is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y966 HGR, 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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Y966 HGR is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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