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FJ51 VRL

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VRL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 128,059 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear sub frame and shockers

exhaust corrosion

front struts corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 128,059 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear sub frame and shockers

exhaust corrosion

front struts corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,194 miles

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

o/s/r side light inop (1of2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,526 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,456 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 95,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,304 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FJ51 VRL is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,249 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 Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 VRL, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ51 VRL is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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