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LJ61 HYL

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,973 mi
Last recorded77,973 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 HYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 77,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 74,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Mar 2024 74,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,713 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,556 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak around lower engine area

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 53,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,567 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,596 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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LJ61 HYL is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ61 HYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ61 HYL registered?

LJ61 HYL is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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