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RJ51 OVC

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OVC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,750 miles

ns stop light 50%

osf tyre worn nst tyre worn

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ns stop light 50%

osf tyre worn nst tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,601 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,601 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,579 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,412 miles

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

Engine Mount Bush Slightly Split

MIL On

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 54,412 miles

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

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

Engine Mount Bush Slightly Split

MIL On

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,607 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

e m l light on

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 40,173 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,029 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,029 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight fluid loss from o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,318 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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 OVC is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OVC, 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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RJ51 OVC is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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