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FL58 ULV

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,714 mi
Last recorded182,714 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 ULV
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 182,714 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped

front inner brake pads close to limit

rear inner brake pads

Fail 16 Apr 2014 182,714 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc slightly lipped

front inner brake pads close to limit

rear inner brake pads

Fail 14 Mar 2014 181,626 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 160,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 123,590 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 123,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,030 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 102,030 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,327 miles

damage to bonnet

damage to nearside rear panel

holders for sat nav& phone removed for test .

slight dampness on nearside front cv boot .

slight leak from gearbox drive shaft seal

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Epica?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 607 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,990
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 237
position lamp(s) not working 225
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Steering rack gaiter split 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 166
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FL58 ULV is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Epica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,817 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 Epica fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL58 ULV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Epica typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Epica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL58 ULV registered?

FL58 ULV is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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