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GJ08 LGY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 88,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring split (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

osf abs ring broken

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 41,541 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,648 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 LGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ08 LGY, 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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GJ08 LGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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