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BV08 YEC

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YEC
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noted knock from steering

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

noted knock from steering

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,812 miles

noted knock from steering/ front suspension. no worn components found during test.

wipers not self parking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,372 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 45,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,641 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)

all brake pads wearing low

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

nearside front tyre perishing and heavily worn inner edge

offside front tyre perishing and heavily worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

wiper blades worn

Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

all brake pads wearing low

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

nearside front tyre perishing and heavily worn inner edge

offside front tyre perishing and heavily worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,747 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,261 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,207 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)

front tyres worn on egdes

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 YEC is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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