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Y199 TLA

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 TLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,187 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,229 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop light not working

o/s/f tyre tread shredding on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,542 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

rusting to metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,199 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 59,197 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,349 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 50,349 miles

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

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

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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Y199 TLA is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,761cc 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 Y199 TLA, 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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Y199 TLA is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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