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NJ02 DRO

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 DRO
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,163 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,743 miles

PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT -BORDER LINE

both front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

front to rear front section of brake pipes corroded slightly

fuel pipes badly corroded

heatshield on exhaust backbox corroded and loose and rattling

oil dampness around steering rack

rear brakes binding

slight blow from exhaust frontpipe flexi

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,930 miles

Underbody fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underbody fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 37,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NJ02 DRO is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NJ02 DRO, 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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NJ02 DRO is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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