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YY08 LGZ

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,484 mi
Last recorded112,484 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside - monitor between inspection dates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe section post cat - corroded & blowing at seamed joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust "Y" section joint corroded & blowing slightly - monitor. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NOTABLE WEAR TO BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE/OR NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside -monitor between inspection dates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NOTABLE WEAR TO BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE/OR NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,448 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Diesel fuel filter area NOTABLE LEAK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside - monitor between inspection dates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe section post cat - corroded & blowing at seamed joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust "Y" section joint corroded & blowing slightly - monitor. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NOTABLE WEAR TO BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE/OR NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside -monitor between inspection dates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NOTABLE WEAR TO BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE/OR NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 101,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,724 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,724 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 81,487 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 8 May 2018 81,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

steering rack pinion damp

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,695 miles

rear exhaust joints badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,007 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres signs of uneven wear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,098 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,856 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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YY08 LGZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,554 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 YY08 LGZ, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY08 LGZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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