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Y489 FAH

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 FAH
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,189 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 84,105 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,017 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,865 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,288 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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Y489 FAH is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y489 FAH, 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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Y489 FAH is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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