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BJ08 LUO

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LUO
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,448 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,378 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 9 May 2014 18,378 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,899 miles

Emissions No readings(too clean)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 15,973 miles

both front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 May 2011 14,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 14,071 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade split at end.

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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BJ08 LUO is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ08 LUO, 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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What year was BJ08 LUO registered?

BJ08 LUO is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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