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Y503 PVJ

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,682 mi
Last recorded55,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 PVJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,682 miles

front and rear number plates discoloured

front brake pads worn low

n/s wiper torn and smears

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulders and outer sidewall scuffed

oil mist steering rack pinion area // rear silencer hanger brackets corroded

rear washer not working

slight wear play lower steering colomn coupling

weak beam patterns both headlights

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear number plates discoloured

front brake pads worn low

n/s wiper torn and smears

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulders and outer sidewall scuffed

oil mist steering rack pinion area // rear silencer hanger brackets corroded

rear washer not working

slight wear play lower steering colomn coupling

weak beam patterns both headlights

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,155 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,189 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,237 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 33,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,577 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 27,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrison on brake pipes

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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Y503 PVJ is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y503 PVJ, 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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Y503 PVJ is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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