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YV51 PGU

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 PGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,503 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,269 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,237 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,377 miles

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

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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YV51 PGU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV51 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 PGU registered?

YV51 PGU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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