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W139 VLU

2000 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,186 mi
Last recorded72,186 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Tacuma66,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 VLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,088 miles

middle exhaust corroded and pos blowing

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,088 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust corroded and pos blowing

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,209 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,893 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 44,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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W139 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,790 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 W139 VLU, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W139 VLU registered?

W139 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W139 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W139 VLU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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