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BU08 NMZ

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction cannot stow passenger sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 78,574 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction cannot stow passenger sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,354 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2018 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to body work

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,928 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs corroded

oil leaks

rear link arm bushes splitting

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs corroded

oil leaks

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,503 miles

both front steering rack gaiters damp

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r anti roll bar linkage bush split

o/s/r anti roll bar linkage bush split

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front steering rack gaiters damp

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r anti roll bar linkage bush split

o/s/r anti roll bar linkage bush split

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,330 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,440 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 41,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,424 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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BU08 NMZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 2,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,554 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 Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 NMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 NMZ registered?

BU08 NMZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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