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YD51 LZJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,991 mi
Last recorded170,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 170,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 156,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 156,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Clutch anti-slip missing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 138,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 138,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 122,451 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 122,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,709 miles

brake pads wearing low

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

wipers slightly smearing on screen

Fail 24 Sep 2011 117,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads wearing low

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

wipers slightly smearing on screen

Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,527 miles

centre brake light inop

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall and tread wearing low

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

top struts have slight movement

Fail 1 Oct 2010 107,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light inop

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall and tread wearing low

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

top struts have slight movement

Pass 1 Oct 2009 104,908 miles

both headlight aims on limit

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged previously

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 104,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight aims on limit

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged previously

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,369 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 99,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,529 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 96,529 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,564 miles

CAT..BRAKING.UP

Pass 29 Sep 2005 89,660 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 89,592 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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YD51 LZJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YD51 LZJ, 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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YD51 LZJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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