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BJ55 OVE

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,892 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 65,370 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,492 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 OVE is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ55 OVE, 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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What year was BJ55 OVE registered?

BJ55 OVE is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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