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DY08 FWD

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,298 mi
Last recorded100,298 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,588 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil around diff

propshaft not fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,982 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,460 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,857 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 51,822 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 32,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,435 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY08 FWD is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY08 FWD, 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 DY08 FWD registered?

DY08 FWD is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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