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Y981 FSC

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 FSC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 116,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 116,305 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Engine light on.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Front wipers poor.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,305 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Engine light on.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 112,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,010 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 40,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y981 FSC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y981 FSC, 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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Y981 FSC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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