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LM08 OTB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OTB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 61,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small split offside wiper blade

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,282 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Jun 2012 45,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,512 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/f wheel damaged inner rim

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear tyres wearing both edges

slight play rear wheels

various oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,512 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/f wheel damaged inner rim

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear tyres wearing both edges

slight play rear wheels

various oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2011 32,891 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres wearint outer edges

slight play rear wheels

various oil leaks

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 OTB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

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

Is LM08 OTB safe to buy?

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