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Y97 YJW

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 142,371 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 142,370 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 139,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 139,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,844 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 115,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,853 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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Y97 YJW is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White 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 YJW, 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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What year was Y97 YJW registered?

Y97 YJW is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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