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DA08 LFR

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LFR
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 81,696 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,916 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 73,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,097 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,390 miles

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

Nearside Front outer edge wearing

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,570 miles

offside front tyre outer and inner edges worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,418 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,851 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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DA08 LFR is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA08 LFR, 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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DA08 LFR is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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