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YR51 OTV

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

184,183 mi
Last recorded184,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 OTV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 184,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 184,102 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 180,923 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 180,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 172,673 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 172,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 168,429 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 168,429 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2011 159,273 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 159,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 143,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 143,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 94,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play felt in steering rack through both front wheels

oil leak on back of engine

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,577 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 66,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 65,827 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs poor condition.& pads low.

o/s/r tyre cut on tread.

signs of n/s/r wing liner fouling tyre.

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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YR51 OTV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White 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 YR51 OTV, 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 YR51 OTV registered?

YR51 OTV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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