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LM08 XTP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,842 mi
Last recorded38,842 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XTP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 38,842 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber top mounts have slight movement

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear service brake efficiency low

Rear tyres perishing and cracking,low on tread - 15 YEARS OLD

exhaust corroding,front flexi-joint deteriorating

handbrake travel becoming excessive

various damage around vehicle

clutch operation

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded flexi casing braking up

various body damage

Fail 25 Oct 2021 37,364 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal has excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded flexi casing braking up

various body damage

wheel trims fitted retainers not checked

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,747 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 24,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 21,303 miles

surface corrosion front discs

Fail 2 May 2014 21,303 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

surface corrosion front discs

Pass 8 May 2013 19,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,035 miles

clutch pedal low

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2011 14,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XTP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XTP, 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 XTP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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