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YG51 SXT

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SXT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,020 miles

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

O/s mirror damaged. Front numberplate deteriorating.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Rear door lower latch inoperative. N/s/r outer wall cracking. O/s/f strut top bush has lift. O/s/f rack boot twisted. N/s/f cv boot leaking grease. Engine smoking on tickover.

Rear numberplate lamps dirty.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/s mirror damaged. Front numberplate deteriorating.

Rear door lower latch inoperative. N/s/r outer wall cracking. O/s/f strut top bush has lift. O/s/f rack boot twisted. N/s/f cv boot leaking grease. Engine smoking on tickover.

Rear numberplate lamps dirty.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s rack gaitor twisted. Front discs corroded. Rear engine mounting bush deteriorated. Both front anti-roll bar links bushes deteriorated.

Possible SRS fault. N/s/f CV boot leaking. N/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f CV boot leaking. N/s/f tyre wall cracking.

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s rack gaitor twisted. Front discs corroded. Rear engine mounting bush deteriorated. Both front anti-roll bar links bushes deteriorated.

Possible SRS fault. Handbrake travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,267 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,477 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 37,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,331 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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YG51 SXT is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG51 SXT, 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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What year was YG51 SXT registered?

YG51 SXT is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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