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LR08 NZM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,953 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nsf abs ring cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf abs ring cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,351 miles

osf abs ring cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,822 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,822 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,524 miles

slight uneven application rear brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight uneven application rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,365 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 26 Feb 2011 41,365 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear tyres wearing low on tread

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 NZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

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

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