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Y236 OBU

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,611 mi
Last recorded72,611 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 OBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,050 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 63,047 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,869 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,975 miles

rear number plate letters a little faded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,777 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,777 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y236 OBU is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y236 OBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y236 OBU registered?

Y236 OBU is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y236 OBU safe to buy?

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