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DY08 XTG

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XTG
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 89,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 84,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,749 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear springs corroded

Sump repaired by sump plug

Fail 19 Sep 2023 79,749 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,251 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,251 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view unlikely to cause injury for other road users (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view unlikely to cause injury for other road users (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,977 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,880 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper has small slit in blade

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,191 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 XTG is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

DY08 XTG is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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