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EF51 BYJ

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,846 mi
Last recorded40,846 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BYJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 40,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,713 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,543 miles

Battery insecure.

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,832 miles

Battery loose

Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,832 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery loose

NSR wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,035 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

nsf tyre rounded on edge

pas drivebelt cracked

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,035 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres cracking

ns wiper streaking

nsf tyre rounded on edge

pas drivebelt cracked

surface rust on front brake discs

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,514 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perihed

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,172 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,492 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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EF51 BYJ is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF51 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF51 BYJ is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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