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LR08 NHL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,815 mi
Last recorded73,815 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 73,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar linkage pin/bush that connects to lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar linkage pin/bush that connects to lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 73,709 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar linkage pin/bush that connects to lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar linkage pin/bush that connects to lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,544 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and crack in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 56,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and crack in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,009 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 43,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 38,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,835 miles

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

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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LR08 NHL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR08 NHL, 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 LR08 NHL registered?

LR08 NHL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LR08 NHL safe to buy?

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