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LM08 OCJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,039 mi
Last recorded84,039 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,039 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,705 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 52,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 38,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

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 OCJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM08 OCJ, 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 LM08 OCJ registered?

LM08 OCJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is LM08 OCJ safe to buy?

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