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SHL 7Y

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,544 mi
Last recorded87,544 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHL 7Y
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 87,544 miles

bonnet damaged

n/s front wheel buckled

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s waher jet missing

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

bonnet damaged

n/s front wheel buckled

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s waher jet missing

rear wiper blade torn

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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SHL 7Y is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SHL 7Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHL 7Y registered?

SHL 7Y is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is SHL 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHL 7Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHL 7Y have outstanding finance?

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