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GF08 TNX

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

279,651 mi
Last recorded279,651 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 TNX
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 279,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 271,539 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 263,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 256,303 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 256,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 249,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 249,000 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 237,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s hand brake lot lower effort than n/s

Fail 12 May 2015 237,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s hand brake lot lower effort than n/s

Pass 12 Nov 2014 227,323 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 227,140 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 216,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 206,467 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 206,467 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 195,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 194,589 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 153,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 May 2012 152,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,469 miles

n/s/f tyer wearing on outside edge badly

o/s cv boot clip loos

Fail 9 Nov 2011 132,275 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyer wearing on outside edge badly

o/s cv boot clip loos

Pass 11 May 2011 111,969 miles

note taxi test, slight body damage to o/s/r wing and front bumper.play in top column bush.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 97,025 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 76,871 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,628 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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GF08 TNX is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GF08 TNX, 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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GF08 TNX is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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