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NJ04 VGA

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,902 mi
Last recorded109,902 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VGA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,902 miles

Both headlamp lens foggy

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil on min too ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,902 miles

Both headlamp lens foggy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil on min too ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,469 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing down

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,356 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 62,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,676 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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NJ04 VGA is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ04 VGA, 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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NJ04 VGA is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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