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EA08 CVL

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 CVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Nov 2023 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 91,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,660 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,659 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))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 87,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,834 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,721 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,979 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,397 miles

oil leak

oil level low added 2litres

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

oil level low added 2litres

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear outer brake pads appear to show wear.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

power assisted steering rack shows extensive oil/fluid contamination.

underside of vehicle shows extensive oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear outer brake pads appear to show wear.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

power assisted steering rack shows extensive oil/fluid contamination.

underside of vehicle shows extensive oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,173 miles

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 29,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perished

long travel on parking brake

Fail 3 Apr 2012 19,438 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

all tyres perished and cracked around tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EA08 CVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EA08 CVL, 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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EA08 CVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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