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PJ08 JXU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 JXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,940 miles

Offside Rear Cluster broke little chip

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged/cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,864 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,611 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 35,611 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,035 miles

front exhaust mount missing

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,042 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,028 miles

NEARSIDE RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY DAMP

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PASSED BUT CAPABLE OF MORE EFFORT

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 JXU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ08 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

PJ08 JXU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 JXU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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