MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
165/70tyres fitted to rear axle 185/70 fitted to front axle
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx
exhaust rear most rubbers delaminted exhaust not insecure
nearside rear tyre delaminating on tread
nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge
185/70r14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70r14 tyres fittedto rear axle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion on exhaust front downpipe
nearside front tyre 2mm of tread approx worn on outer edge no visible tread
nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx delaminating and starting to loose shape
offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge no visible tread
rear most engine mount rubber bush delaminating
timing belt??
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
185/70r14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70r14 tyres fittedto rear axle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
corrosion on exhaust front downpipe
nearside front tyre 2mm of tread approx worn on outer edge no visible tread
nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx delaminating and starting to loose shape
offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge no visible tread
rear most engine mount rubber bush delaminating
timing belt??
185/70r14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70r14 tyres fitted to rear axle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
nearside rear tyre delaminating on outer sidewall
rear engine mount rubber bush delaminated
timing belt???
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
185/70r14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70r14 tyres fitted to rear axle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
nearside rear tyre delaminating on outer sidewall
rear engine mount rubber bush delaminated
timing belt???
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y97 LJA is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y97 LJA, 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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Y97 LJA is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2001.
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