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RJ56 ETU

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 ETU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 70,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 650,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,744 miles

Brake pipes to front and rear brake flexi hoses corroded.

Engine oil leaks

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 59,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes to front and rear brake flexi hoses corroded.

Engine oil leaks

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,670 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2015 54,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes to o/s front flexy & to both rear flexies corroding

unable to check n/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,490 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,809 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

o/s front tyre wearing badly on edges

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,519 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak at filter

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth + cracking due to age of the tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,519 miles

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

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak at filter

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth + cracking due to age of the tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,985 miles

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RJ56 ETU is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,993 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 RJ56 ETU, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ56 ETU registered?

RJ56 ETU is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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