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PJ08 DJU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,304 mi
Last recorded65,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 65,304 miles

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

Rear tyres different size to front

Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,298 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres different size to front

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,983 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 62,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,941 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,332 miles

power steering resivior cap missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,249 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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PJ08 DJU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ08 DJU, 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 PJ08 DJU registered?

PJ08 DJU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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