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LR08 NZJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,039 miles

not much reserve travel left ion the hand brake lever

vehicle very muddy needs cleaning off and a protective spray applied

Fail 6 Feb 2023 83,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

not much reserve travel left ion the hand brake lever

vehicle very muddy needs cleaning off and a protective spray applied

Pass 14 May 2021 79,031 miles

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

brake readings only just met the requirement (may need adjustment)

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,807 miles

vehicle muddy

Fail 31 Jan 2020 70,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle muddy

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,278 miles

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

Rear axle rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,108 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread and wearing low

Fail 20 May 2016 45,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust is adequately supported

Hand brake lever pivot slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,703 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 38,703 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 30,486 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,088 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 22,088 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,236 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,848 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 NZJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

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