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Y987 VBK

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,869 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 93,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008
Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2007 70,100 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 May 2006 56,069 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,896 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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Y987 VBK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y987 VBK, 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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Y987 VBK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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