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YE51 EXT

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,328 mi
Last recorded167,328 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 EXT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 167,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking main run over axle (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main run at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 166,683 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2015 153,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 135,116 miles

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

slight play in n/s/f rack end joint

Fail 19 Dec 2013 135,116 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

slight play in n/s/f rack end joint

Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,363 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 117,738 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,987 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 98,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 91,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,946 miles

1.squeak from auxilary belt 2.slight play in o/s steering rack end 3.front brake discs slightly worn corroded and slightly scored on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,267 miles

1. airbag lamp on, 2.play in front strut topps, 3. play in nearside rack arm just on limit, 4. slight play and roughness in rear wheel bearings.5. front discs worn and poor.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 75,267 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

1. airbag lamp on, 2.play in front strut topps, 3. play in nearside rack arm just on limit, 4. slight play and roughness in rear wheel bearings.5. front discs worn and poor.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play on offside front steering side rod

Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,053 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play on offside front steering side rod

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,254 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005

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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YE51 EXT is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE51 EXT, 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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YE51 EXT is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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