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AK08 FYS

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,572 mi
Last recorded114,572 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FYS
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm, 215/50 R19 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 107,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm, 215/50 R19 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,682 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,744 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,836 miles

Exhaust Rusty But No Leaks

Front Brake Discs Getting Thin

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust Rusty But No Leaks

Front Brake Discs Getting Thin

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,727 miles

LH rear brake sticking on slightly.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,518 miles

sat nav holder removed from the windscreen

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Epica?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 607 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,990
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 237
position lamp(s) not working 225
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Steering rack gaiter split 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 166
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AK08 FYS is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Epica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Epica fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 FYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Epica typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Epica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK08 FYS is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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