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Y254 NFG

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,533 mi
Last recorded94,533 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 NFG
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,533 miles

battery insecure

long park brake travel

near side rear indicator pale

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,533 miles

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

battery insecure

long park brake travel

near side rear indicator pale

off side front tyre very close to limit and wearing @ outer edge, advise replaced

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,202 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,202 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,819 miles

Battery insecure.

Surface corrosion to nearside front brake pipe.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,819 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery insecure.

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

Surface corrosion to nearside front brake pipe.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,880 miles

battery insecure

off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,880 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,373 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit and nail osr

Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres close to legal limit and nail osr

Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,202 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly unbonded.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size:195/60/15H.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,545 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 14 Aug 2006 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes, o/s/r tyre wall perrished and tyre close to limit on inner edge, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 1.6mm, 195/60/15h,

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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Y254 NFG 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 53.8%.

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 Y254 NFG, 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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Y254 NFG is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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