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RJ58 CXE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,153 mi
Last recorded99,153 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 CXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,153 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top mount has movement

Nearside Front side light not working start of test

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy starting to feel rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount has movement

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,561 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,233 miles

engine sump very rusty & thin

fuel filter very rusty & thin!!!

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on edges

oil leak from oil filter area

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Dec 2014 78,233 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine sump very rusty & thin

fuel filter very rusty & thin!!!

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on edges

oil leak from oil filter area

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,736 miles

exhaust rusty & thin in places

fuel filter very rusty

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

wiper blades poor

Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rusty & thin in places

fuel filter very rusty

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Dec 2012 60,101 miles

fuel filter rusting

o/s number plate light not working until tapped

Fail 7 Dec 2012 60,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty

fuel filter rusting

n/s/f brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s number plate light not working until tapped

Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,730 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering noisy

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2011 49,730 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering noisy

rear tyres worn low on edges

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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RJ58 CXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ58 CXE, 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 RJ58 CXE registered?

RJ58 CXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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