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Y97 NHJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 NHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,651 miles

RFR's as per MOT 270610419330

Fail 6 Nov 2009 91,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

anti slip rubber worn

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT outer edge

offside wing mirror glass cracked

play in steering rack

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill and offside rear wheel arch

tempary repair to offside rear light lens

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,098 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both door mirrors damaged but have good visability to the rear,offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 69,675 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both door mirrors glsses slightly dammaged (cracked)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

spare and o/s tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,359 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 44,359 miles

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

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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Y97 NHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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