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Y978 MUB

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,061 mi
Last recorded60,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 MUB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,018 miles

front discs worn

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,290 miles

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

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

both front antirollbar link arm bushes splitting

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and on inner wall

Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,290 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front antirollbar link arm bushes splitting

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and on inner wall

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,421 miles

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

engine oil leaks

wiring insercure at rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,736 miles

n/s/f wheel/tyre danaged

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wheel/tyre danaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,193 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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Y978 MUB is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y978 MUB, 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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Y978 MUB is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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