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AR51 EGJ

2002 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EGJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,024 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip on screen

Fail 5 Jan 2022 128,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip on screen

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet only just met requirements

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,267 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet only just met requirements

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside wing mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 97,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front drop link bushes perished nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,423 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,169 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,881 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 85,881 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,990 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,840 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,782 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,800 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2005 7,395 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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AR51 EGJ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 AR51 EGJ, 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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AR51 EGJ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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