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PJ08 NVV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 NVV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 74,718 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded +both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,009 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 44,155 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,087 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2016 33,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,013 miles

N/S/R TYRE SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL AND NEARING WEAR LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE SPLIT IN TREADS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,476 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 15,473 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,473 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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PJ08 NVV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ08 NVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ08 NVV registered?

PJ08 NVV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 NVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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