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BJ61 CLU

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,068 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,067 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,567 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 66,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,788 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,060 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 22,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Cruze?

Based on 106,688 MOT tests across 8,466 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,162
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,391
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,181
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
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BJ61 CLU is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,694 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 Cruze fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Cruze typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ61 CLU registered?

BJ61 CLU is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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