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GJ08 LFO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,370 mi
Last recorded54,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,756 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 40,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f weak (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,729 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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GJ08 LFO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ08 LFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 LFO registered?

GJ08 LFO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 LFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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