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TAO 278S

2008 Chevrolet Pick Up

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Pick Up79,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 278S
MakeChevrolet
ModelPick Up
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear position light has tape around the corner edge but no white light or jagged edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear position light has tape around the corner edge but no white light or jagged edges.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 79,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,235 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to osr light

Fail 21 Dec 2011 79,235 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to osr light

Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 79,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,235 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Pick Up?

Based on 2,804 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,786
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 84
fog lamp not working 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
position lamp(s) not working 50
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TAO 278S is a 2008 Chevrolet Pick Up in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 79,235 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAO 278S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAO 278S registered?

TAO 278S is a 2008 Chevrolet Pick Up, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is TAO 278S safe to buy?

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