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GP53 HWJ

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,983 mi
Last recorded48,983 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HWJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine oil change

advise nearside rear wheel slight bind

advise offside front headlamp misting

Pass 22 May 2014 48,983 miles

advise engine oil change

advise nearside rear wheel slight bind

advise offside front headlamp misting

Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,672 miles

advise nearside front shock slight leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 18,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GP53 HWJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 51,034 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 GP53 HWJ, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP53 HWJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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