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EU57 BZL

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Brown Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,056 mi
Last recorded144,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 BZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 144,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,063 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 122,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached bottom joint broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,051 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bars,lower rubber bushes badly split(both sides (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

advise oil leaks on underside,going over offside front suspension

advise slight knock felt when rocking the steering

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded,lower portions (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm does not move (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bars,lower rubber bushes badly split(both sides (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake slow to come on (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear brake discs wear ridges forming

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

advise oil leaks on underside,going over offside front suspension

advise slight knock felt when rocking the steering

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded,lower portions (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil very low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,944 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 392,691 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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EU57 BZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Brown with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EU57 BZL, 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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EU57 BZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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