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LM08 XRC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,663 mi
Last recorded67,663 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XRC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,663 miles

Central Front Exhaust hanger snapped

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper not fully secure

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 67,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust hanger snapped

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper not fully secure

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,344 miles

Front exhaust front mount broken

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

fuel filter very rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2017 62,344 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust front mount broken

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 45,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 23,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,613 miles

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

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 XRC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

LM08 XRC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 May 2008.

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