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YJ51 VJN

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,696 mi
Last recorded149,696 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VJN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 134,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyre worn unevenly cracking in side walls reim damage also compensator lazy but works peadal rubbers worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 134,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyre worn unevenly cracking in side walls reim damage also compensator lazy but works peadal rubbers worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010
Fail 18 Nov 2010 118,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,782 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 104,782 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,219 miles

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)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YJ51 VJN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ51 VJN, 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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YJ51 VJN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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