2008 Chevrolet Tacuma 1.6L Petrol · CA08 OLR
2008 Chevrolet Tacuma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 92,950 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET TACUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 OLR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 92,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 OLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma (CA08 OLR) between May 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
CA08 OLR Mileage History
- 18/05/201112,018 mi
- 14/06/201112,321 mi+303 mi
- 09/06/201217,432 mi+5,111 mi
- 10/06/201326,225 mi+8,793 mi
- 17/05/201434,158 mi+7,933 mi
- 19/05/201531,307 mi-2,851 mi
- 18/05/201642,747 mi+11,440 mi
- 18/05/201642,747 mi
- 26/05/201746,594 mi+3,847 mi
- 26/06/201849,488 mi+2,894 mi
- 28/06/201849,494 mi+6 mi
- 24/06/201962,139 mi+12,645 mi
- 24/06/201962,139 mi
- 09/02/202173,750 mi+11,611 mi
- 09/02/202173,750 mi
- 09/08/202286,317 mi+12,567 mi
- 11/08/202286,317 mi
- 10/08/202392,950 mi+6,633 mi
Average of roughly 6,618 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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