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Y243 VCR

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,918 mi
Last recorded60,918 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 VCR
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 60,918 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2012 60,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,615 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,615 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,502 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,009 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,937 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,937 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,196 miles

both front treads low and wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,733 miles

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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Y243 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,761cc 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 Y243 VCR, 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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Y243 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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