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AP08 LHT

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LHT
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,471 miles

Both rear tyres perished, and worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 81,471 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished, and worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge & cracking.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,230 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section before flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section before flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,337 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges,no cords visible at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,337 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges,no cords visible at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,026 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges. No cords visible.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges. No cords visible.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,274 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,552 miles

both front tyres near legal limit

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
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AP08 LHT is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 44,142 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 Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 LHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP08 LHT is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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