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GU08 NFR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,129 mi
Last recorded45,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NFR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,129 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Limited travel in parking brake leaver

Offside Front Upper Some free play in strut mount

Fail 19 Jan 2023 45,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Accelerator (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Limited travel in parking brake leaver

Offside Front Upper Some free play in strut mount

Pass 30 Dec 2021 35,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 34,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,646 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 34,641 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 34,443 miles

hand brake getting high

front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both brake discs becoming corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 34,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both brake discs becoming corroded

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

hand brake getting high

n/s/f and both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,686 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2017 33,125 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 May 2017 33,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,451 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,448 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 May 2015 31,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 31,634 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

low effort nearside handbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,776 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

unable to check both rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 13 May 2013 29,547 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing low

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 21 May 2012 24,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,861 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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GU08 NFR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GU08 NFR, 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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GU08 NFR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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