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BF08 BWU

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,129 mi
Last recorded60,129 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,390 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 54,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,153 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 4 Nov 2016 49,153 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,125 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,002 miles

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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BF08 BWU is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 BWU, 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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What year was BF08 BWU registered?

BF08 BWU is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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