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BJ08 ZSL

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,893 mi
Last recorded107,893 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZSL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,893 miles

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

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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 107,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 93,266 miles

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

undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2022 93,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 26 Apr 2021 80,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 75,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,985 miles

Front brake disc worn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,293 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,945 miles

both steering gaiters slight oil leak

oil leak at oil filter

Fail 9 Jun 2016 62,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak at oil filter

both steering gaiters slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 56,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 49,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,667 miles

near side rear tyre has cuts in outer side wall and tread 2mmm on inner edge

off side rear tyre 2.5 mm on inner edge

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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BJ08 ZSL is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ08 ZSL, 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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BJ08 ZSL is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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