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MJ55 VXR

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VXR
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 57,620 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 56,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2017 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL HOLED X 2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL HOLED X 1 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,352 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,366 miles

both front tyres are getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,237 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 25,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Lacetti?

Based on 203,671 MOT tests across 15,288 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
5,616
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
15,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,485
Registration plate lamp not working 6,254
position lamp(s) not working 5,604
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,086
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,469
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MJ55 VXR is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,806 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 Lacetti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Lacetti typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ55 VXR registered?

MJ55 VXR is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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