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LL57 JVR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 JVR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,100 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 78,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

All rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,874 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 72,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,357 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,535 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 59,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,014 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,014 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,133 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 44,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,975 miles

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

exhaust front section deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2014 37,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front section deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,910 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,927 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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LL57 JVR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LL57 JVR, 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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LL57 JVR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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