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CE08 MVL

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,165 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Other components contaminated. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 82,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

wiper washer fluid cap missing

Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

wiper washer fluid cap missing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,022 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Slight leak from transmission cooler.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

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 MVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE08 MVL, 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 MVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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