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RJ51 OTU

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,741 mi
Last recorded70,741 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front track control arm has slight play in joint.

rear brakes noisy when on brake test.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front track control arm has slight play in joint.

rear brakes noisy when on brake test.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,758 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,470 miles

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 17 Jan 2007 45,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,921 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,921 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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RJ51 OTU is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ51 OTU, 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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What year was RJ51 OTU registered?

RJ51 OTU is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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