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BF08 UBD

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UBD
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 93,636 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe going into radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,287 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 69,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

both front wiper blades smearing

oil leak

unable to test rear seat-belts due to child seat fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 67,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

both front wiper blades smearing

oil leak

unable to test rear seat-belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,524 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (195/60R15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,524 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (195/60R15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,154 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,435 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 10,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 10,190 miles

damage nsf tyre outerwall

front wiper blades smearing

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 UBD is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF08 UBD, 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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BF08 UBD is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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