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BJ55 NGF

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 75,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 75,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to front (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has run-flat damage

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,033 miles

engine coverd with oil o/s/f tyre wurn on outer shoulder front pads wearing thin front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper split on ends oil leak on engine power stearing pipe hose damp n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,597 miles

rear exhaust section has a minor leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front steering rack gaitor damp with oil

offside rear tyre age cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front steering rack gaitor damp with oil

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

alternator belt age cracked

offside front seat belt frayed

Fail 19 Nov 2010 45,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

alternator belt age cracked

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside front tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ55 NGF is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,411 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 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 BJ55 NGF, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 NGF is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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