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LO08 RVJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipe greased heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 61,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipe greased heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 53,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,483 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,523 miles

Front exhaust section bracket broken.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,523 miles

Front exhaust section bracket broken.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,601 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,601 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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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LO08 RVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 LO08 RVJ, 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 LO08 RVJ registered?

LO08 RVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is LO08 RVJ safe to buy?

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