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BJ55 NGN

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NGN
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,823 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,219 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside and sidewall cracks

Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside and sidewall cracks

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,696 miles

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 NGN is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NGN, 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.

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BJ55 NGN is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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