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Y978 NTW

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,570 mi
Last recorded151,570 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 151,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 151,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 149,814 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear sills tender

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 147,219 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 144,615 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 144,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,481 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake discs front rust on edges

uneven tyre wear front

Fail 3 Mar 2011 140,481 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake discs front rust on edges

uneven tyre wear front

Pass 2 Mar 2010 132,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 125,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 125,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 120,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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 NTW is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NTW, 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 NTW is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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