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Y496 PLK

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 PLK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,407 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box and rear bracket deteriorated

nearside wiper rubber torn

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box and rear bracket deteriorated

engine management light on

nearside wiper rubber torn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,286 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,072 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,691 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,331 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight inbalance of rear brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight inbalance of rear brakes

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear service brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2010 77,819 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,328 miles

offside rear brake binding

signs of fluid leaking from steering rack area

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some play in steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2009 71,327 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake binding

signs of fluid leaking from steering rack area

some play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,382 miles

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

signs of fluid leaking from power steering rack area

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

signs of fluid leaking from power steering rack area

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,766 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 49,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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Y496 PLK is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 Y496 PLK, 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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Y496 PLK is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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