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LM08 NLR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 NLR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,882 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front anti roll bar nut at suspension arm locking split pin missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar nut at suspension arm locking split pin missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,820 miles

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

advise front metal brake pipes slight rusting

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,350 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,994 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,992 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both abs rings (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 441,514 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,327 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,494 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,494 miles

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

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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LM08 NLR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM08 NLR, 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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LM08 NLR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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