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LS08 GZR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,231 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushes worn (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills - weak slight (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 81,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushes worn (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ( high limit ) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills - weak slight (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,569 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated & cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2017 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated & cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to o/s/r seatbelt

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 brackets broken[ 1front, 1 rear] (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to o/s/r seatbelt

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,324 miles

1x front + 1x rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on stepped edges [155/65/13t]

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 68,324 miles

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

1x front + 1x rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on stepped edges [155/65/13t]

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,211 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Noise from offside rear?

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,211 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Noise from offside rear?

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,106 miles

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

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

Slight noise on rear suspension?

Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight noise on rear suspension?

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,687 miles

excess travel in handbrake lever

slight weap from n/s/f cv boot

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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LS08 GZR 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 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 LS08 GZR, 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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LS08 GZR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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