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BV08 LSN

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,731 mi
Last recorded116,731 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LSN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 110,129 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 110,129 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 109,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM ENGINE & TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,062 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,096 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,083 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 75,082 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,047 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 31,527 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BV08 LSN is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV08 LSN, 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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BV08 LSN is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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