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AF05 VJP

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,419 mi
Last recorded53,419 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VJP
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,419 miles

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

catalytic converter slight rattle

center exhaust box outer casing corroded and insecure

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hangers corroded

slight blue smoke, engine burning oil

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,939 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and has a nail in the centre.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,243 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 25,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
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AF05 VJP is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 51,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 VJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 VJP registered?

AF05 VJP is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AF05 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VJP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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