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SJ04 GRC

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GRC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 83,053 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroding

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Brake steel pipes under the vehicle are corroding in several areas

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s front tyre has a deep cut on outer wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on outer edge. Advised to replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 82,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (After CAT) (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front section (joining the CAT) (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear shock absorbers corroding

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake steel pipes under the vehicle are corroding in several areas

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s front tyre has a deep cut on outer wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on outer edge. Advised to replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 76,555 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 76,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 68,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,000 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine managment light on

fuel pipes corroding slightly

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,993 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine managment light on

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,166 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 35,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,992 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,013 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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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SJ04 GRC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SJ04 GRC, 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 SJ04 GRC registered?

SJ04 GRC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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