CarVerify

Free Car Check

E8 PHL

2002 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 PHL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 66,613 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 61,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 61,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cracks in tyre treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cracks intyre treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,169 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,891 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,553 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,201 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,186 miles

nearside rear tyre down to about 2 mm in places

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,523 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 28,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,965 miles

slight bind at o/s/f wheel , inner face has slight corroision on disc.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 4,467 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 4,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E8 PHL is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E8 PHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E8 PHL?

You can check the full history of E8 PHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E8 PHL registered?

E8 PHL is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is E8 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 PHL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E8 PHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E8 PHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.