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AU08 OGF

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,330 mi
Last recorded115,330 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 115,330 miles

Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode in various places.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 109,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/sr tyre has a deep stone cut

Fail 4 Mar 2015 91,767 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/sr tyre has a deep stone cut

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,612 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,034 miles

n/s number plate lamp bulb dull

Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,034 miles

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

n/s number plate lamp bulb dull

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,825 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,825 miles

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

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

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

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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AU08 OGF is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU08 OGF, 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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AU08 OGF is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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