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BG08 HRM

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,541 mi
Last recorded60,541 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HRM
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust hanger snapped - system still supported

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,637 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 55,637 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,379 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT, no sharp edges

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,325 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf to rear nsf to rear (1.1.11 (c))

heavy underbody and component corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 42,325 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf to rear nsf to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

heavy underbody and component corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,200 miles

Exhaust system is rusting

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing on outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,200 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Engine management light is on dash

Exhaust system is rusting

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing on outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion setting in

Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,774 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges...advise attention asap

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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BG08 HRM is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BG08 HRM, 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 BG08 HRM registered?

BG08 HRM is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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