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BT08 PSX

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,486 mi
Last recorded76,486 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 PSX
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,486 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 69,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 59,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flex worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2018 52,768 miles

Front front flex worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear small splits in inner tyre sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2017 46,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 37,303 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 30,636 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 30,609 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 25,901 miles

slight play in n//s//f bottom ball joint and n//s//f inner rack end ./

Pass 16 May 2013 21,013 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 16,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 11,812 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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BT08 PSX is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT08 PSX, 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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BT08 PSX is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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