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DY02 OTZ

2002 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 OTZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 126,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 115,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side tie rod end slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 105,464 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

damage n/s/r lamp just meets requirementa

play to steering rack

stone chips front screen within spec

Fail 20 Jan 2010 105,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

damage n/s/r lamp just meets requirementa

lower center g/box mount u/s

play to steering rack

smoke test will have to be done again because of exaust blow

stone chips front screen within spec

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,055 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,036 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 87,036 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,904 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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DY02 OTZ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY02 OTZ, 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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DY02 OTZ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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