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GF51 FCE

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,987 mi
Last recorded116,987 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FCE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,987 miles

exhaust blow

exhaust corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre soft

offside rear tyre side wall perished and damaged

oil leak

parking brake travel long

Fail 13 Aug 2009 116,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust blow

exhaust corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre soft

offside rear tyre side wall perished and damaged

oil leak

parking brake travel long

Fail 16 Jul 2009 116,312 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to nearside sill

free play at steering wheel

front and rear brake pipes rusty

handbrake travel long

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to limit

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 97,090 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,358 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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GF51 FCE is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GF51 FCE, 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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What year was GF51 FCE registered?

GF51 FCE is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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