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LR08 NYL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,052 mi
Last recorded50,052 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,484 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,771 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front track arm has slight play, inner joint.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,026 miles

damage to front screen

front exhaust insicure bracket snapped and corroded

damage to nearside front wheel inner face

Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front screen

front exhaust insicure bracket snapped and corroded

damage to nearside front wheel inner face

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,247 miles

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 NYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

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

Is LR08 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 NYL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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