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NJ04 VFP

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VFP
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,706 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management warning light intermittantly illuminated

exhaust emissions irratic

tape used over MIL light

Fail 15 Mar 2012 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management warning light intermittantly illuminated

exhaust emissions irratic

Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 89,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,819 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ04 VFP is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NJ04 VFP, 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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What year was NJ04 VFP registered?

NJ04 VFP is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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