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GJ08 LFV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,136 mi
Last recorded44,136 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage (not deep enough to expose ply or cord.)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 36,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 32,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,246 miles

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

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

advise front exhaust mounting broken. still adequately supported at time of test.

Fail 14 May 2014 27,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise front exhaust mounting broken. still adequately supported at time of test.

Pass 22 May 2013 21,955 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2012 16,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,440 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 LFV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFV, 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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What year was GJ08 LFV registered?

GJ08 LFV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GJ08 LFV safe to buy?

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