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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front to Rear under sill spray apply
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under body corrosion
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under body corrosion
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
fan belt missing
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to N/S rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to O/S rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear top (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Rear tyre rubber perishing
Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working inoperative when sidelights on (1.2.1b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Rear tyre rubber perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake imbalance at 24%
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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DS08 XRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 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 Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DS08 XRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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