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BJ58 PVW

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,099 mi
Last recorded170,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 170,099 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 170,048 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,355 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 82,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,289 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 PVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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