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BN08 FBV

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,580 mi
Last recorded46,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,580 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 46,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,492 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,457 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 46,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,169 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,583 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 45,582 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 43,468 miles

engine has an oil leak.

Fail 16 May 2017 43,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has an oil leak.

Pass 6 May 2016 40,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on outer shoulder

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 19 May 2015 36,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 32,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking sidewall

offside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 2 May 2014 32,974 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking sidewall

offside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 25,105 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,548 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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BN08 FBV is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN08 FBV, 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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BN08 FBV is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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