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SB08 BPE

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 BPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,603 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop lamp not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear drum back plate corroded

hand brake high

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,271 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side control arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,271 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side control arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,140 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,140 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 80,108 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,085 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nail o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nail o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,003 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine warning light on.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,744 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,235 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake req attention but passed rbt

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

passengers wiper worn

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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SB08 BPE is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB08 BPE, 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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SB08 BPE is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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