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Y988 JVH

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,397 mi
Last recorded163,397 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 JVH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 163,397 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front dampers weak

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch edge

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose/broken

o/s/r tyre valve sligh damage

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight front brake inbalance

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

varouus corroded brake pipes

windscreen scratches /minor damage

Fail 7 Apr 2012 163,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front dampers weak

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch edge

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose/broken

o/s/r tyre valve sligh damage

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight front brake inbalance

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

varouus corroded brake pipes

windscreen scratches /minor damage

Pass 13 Nov 2010 153,389 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 154,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 145,639 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on inner shoulders

Clutch pedal rubber split

Offside front side lamp going dim

Pass 28 Jan 2009 141,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 141,765 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn with deep "lips" on edges

Front screen damaged slightly on edge of wiper "sweep"

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2008 139,306 miles

Front Anti-roll-bar outer link bushes starting to perish both sides of vehicle

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly one end

Offside swept area of front screen marked slightly by wiper sweep

Slight play felt in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 3 Oct 2006 134,895 miles

play on both inner steering rack joints.

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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Y988 JVH 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 Y988 JVH, 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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Y988 JVH is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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