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RE61 RFN

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,548 mi
Last recorded54,548 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 RFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,425 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake works reasonably well forwards but doesn't work at all backwards

Fail 1 Jun 2019 54,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Risk of fire as dripping onto the exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle extremely dirty hindering visual inspection of components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 38,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs lipped

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 13 Nov 2015 31,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs lipped

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,543 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 22,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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RE61 RFN is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE61 RFN, 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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RE61 RFN is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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