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VO58 FFJ

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 FFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,269 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,541 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,778 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,765 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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VO58 FFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO58 FFJ, 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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VO58 FFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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