2008 Chevrolet Epica MOT Results

Chevrolet Epica, registered in 2008

70.7% pass rate

from 164 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(48% worse than other 2008 cars)

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Epica is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Lighting and signalling (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Registration plate (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 5.5% fail on Position lamps (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Front lamps (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Rear lamps
- 4.3% fail on Headlamps (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
7.9% fail on Suspension (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Drive shafts (37 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Front drive shafts (37 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 6.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (34 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.61% fail on Couplings
- 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins / bushes (36 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.61% fail on Attachment
- 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
  - 0.61% fail on Front
7.3% fail on Brakes (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Parking brake (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Hub components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.2% fail on Front wheels
  - 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.2% fail on ABS (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
6.7% fail on Tyres
- 4.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.0% fail on Condition
6.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 5.5% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers
2.4% fail on Steering (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Steering system (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Steering rack (60 times worse than other 2008 cars)
1.2% fail on Seat belts
- 1.2% fail on Condition
0.61% fail on Road wheels
- 0.61% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Chevrolet Epica 2008
Extremely well kitted out for comfort and safety. Huge boot. Keen value. 6-speed diesel auto. 2.0 straight six petrol is chain cam.

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