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BJ58 EWM

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EWM
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,973 miles

ADVISORY FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HEAVILY REPAIRED WITH TAPE AND PASTE

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 58,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,274 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,194 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres low on treads /cuts in treads /tyre tread joints starting to split

front brake pads wearing low

long travel on footbrake efficencies ok passed brake test

misting of oil at steering rack

rear brakes sticky

Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres low on treads /cuts in treads /tyre tread joints starting to split

front brake pads wearing low

long travel on footbrake efficencies ok passed brake test

misting of oil at steering rack

rear brakes sticky

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,009 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear brake sticky

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,309 miles

offside rear tyre has nails in treads

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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BJ58 EWM is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ58 EWM, 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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BJ58 EWM is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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