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DY08 FWF

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,605 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,248 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,859 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,108 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,500 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 82,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,063 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,062 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,123 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,121 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2011 37,723 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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DY08 FWF is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY08 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

DY08 FWF is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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