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BJ55 OVH

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,699 mi
Last recorded66,699 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 66,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,638 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,931 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 OVH is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

BJ55 OVH is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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