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AM02 OVJ

2002 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,604 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake just met requirements

Fail 29 Jan 2020 136,604 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake just met requirements

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,129 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,577 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,945 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,854 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,885 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 89,885 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,495 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 82,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

all discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,159 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AM02 OVJ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 AM02 OVJ, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM02 OVJ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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