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LR08 OAE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OAE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,673 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leading to anti roll bar brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,165 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,986 miles

surface corrosion on under body components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 49,504 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,092 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 OAE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

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

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