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NJ58 XSC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Diesel 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,551 mi
Last recorded56,551 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 XSC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,551 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap getting corroded

exhaust system getting corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,505 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,713 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 49,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,732 miles

o/s rack boot twisted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,106 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,149 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,557 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 25,623 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported at time of test

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 25,623 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported at time of test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 20,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,127 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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NJ58 XSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ58 XSC, 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 NJ58 XSC registered?

NJ58 XSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is NJ58 XSC safe to buy?

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