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PL57 JVR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 JVR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 35,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,504 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 28,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 26,511 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,101 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2014 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2013 17,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,625 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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PL57 JVR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL57 JVR, 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 PL57 JVR registered?

PL57 JVR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is PL57 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 JVR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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