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RV08 ZJY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,339 mi
Last recorded96,339 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 96,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 96,329 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,426 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,418 miles

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

E.M.L ON

Coolant leak

Oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings broken but system still supported.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings broken but system still supported.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,034 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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RV08 ZJY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV08 ZJY, 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 RV08 ZJY registered?

RV08 ZJY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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