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FN58 OFE

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

234,650 mi
Last recorded234,650 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 OFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 234,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 234,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 199,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 199,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 165,800 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S wiper is poor

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r for light poor

Fail 25 Apr 2014 165,800 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S wiper is poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r for light poor

Pass 28 Mar 2014 165,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 157,132 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 157,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 157,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light staying on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 132,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 120,015 miles

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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FN58 OFE is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FN58 OFE, 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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FN58 OFE is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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