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LR08 NZU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,011 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,841 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,471 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 436,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 mm & badly worn on edges [stepped tread] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 mm & badly worn on edges [stepped tread] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,548 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,375 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 NZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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