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Y991 VPO

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

26,885 mi
Last recorded26,885 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 VPO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 26,742 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,571 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 26,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 29,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber hanger missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Tyre obviously under inflated spare wheel flat (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 26,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Rubber Bush Splitting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Rubber Bush Splitting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare wheel flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 25,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,725 miles

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers cracking

n/s mirror cracked

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Aug 2017 25,725 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers cracking

front brake discs pitted

n/s mirror cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 25,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounts insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/ mirror cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2012 25,676 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,358 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 23,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,458 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,234 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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Y991 VPO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 Y991 VPO, 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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Y991 VPO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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