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BP08 WPJ

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,472 mi
Last recorded102,472 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 WPJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,819 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,495 miles

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,585 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,169 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,164 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,636 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 63,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,055 miles

slight grease leak from nearside front cv boot

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,015 miles

offside front outer cv boot inner clip loose

traction control light on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 37,015 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front outer cv boot inner clip loose

traction control light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,995 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre 2.4mm

traction control light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 30,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cuts in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre 2.4mm

traction control light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 24,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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BP08 WPJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP08 WPJ, 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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BP08 WPJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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