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A8 LRU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,373 mi
Last recorded89,373 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LRU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r seat removed belt not check

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 55,310 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,310 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 49,310 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,707 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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A8 LRU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 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 A8 LRU, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 LRU registered?

A8 LRU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is A8 LRU safe to buy?

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