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LS08 JBE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 JBE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 68,047 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 68,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 61,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 61,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,663 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 57,663 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 48,150 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 40,899 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 40,899 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 39,911 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,196 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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LS08 JBE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LS08 JBE, 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 JBE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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