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FY58 GZJ

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,659 mi
Last recorded148,659 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall/rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated/leaking grease

offside rear tyre perished, tread depth low on inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jan 2019 132,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated/leaking grease

offside rear tyre perished, tread depth low on inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge(void of tread)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge(void of tread)

both rear tyres wearing on edges(void of tread)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 110,976 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge(void of tread)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge(void of tread)

both rear tyres wearing on edges(void of tread)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,688 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 97,680 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,358 miles

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

uneven tyre wear nearside rear

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,554 miles

grease leaking from offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly, tread depth low on outer edge

offside front indicator side repeater lens broken

slight cut to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

windscreen wiper blades smearing/juddering

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,086 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

uneven tyre wear front and rear

Fail 22 Jan 2013 59,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

uneven tyre wear front and rear

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,979 miles

signs of fuel leak from rear of engine

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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FY58 GZJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY58 GZJ, 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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FY58 GZJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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