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W144 VLU

2000 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,298 mi
Last recorded45,298 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Tacuma66,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 VLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,515 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,826 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,030 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,326 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 11,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 2,027 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 2,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009
Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,890 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 68,888 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,912 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 59,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W144 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W144 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.

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W144 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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