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FL58 UMC

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,865 mi
Last recorded194,865 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 UMC
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 194,865 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

engine man light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2016 188,296 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush has had second hand unit fitted but still has slight movement but not excesive (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

engine under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 188,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

engine under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 167,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 136,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 78,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,949 miles

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

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)

engine warning light staying on

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 UMC is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

FL58 UMC is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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