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CE08 MVJ

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,860 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 70,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,214 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,531 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,432 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,939 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror condition

Fail 31 Aug 2016 45,939 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror condition

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 28,513 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) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,580 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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CE08 MVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE08 MVJ, 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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CE08 MVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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