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LR08 NYC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 59,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,270 miles

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox lower mount bush splitting ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge no cords showing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe slight surface corrosion by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre pipe exhaust bracket snapped off still secure

rear exhaust bracket corroding still secure

Fail 14 Mar 2018 56,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox lower mount bush splitting ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge no cords showing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe slight surface corrosion by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre pipe exhaust bracket snapped off still secure

rear exhaust bracket corroding still secure

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,745 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,485 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall showing signs of dammage as a result of contact with wheel trim

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,125 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 22,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NYC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYC, 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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LR08 NYC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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