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WJ58 NBG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 NBG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,319 miles

Clutch requires replacement or adjustment

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

Front exhaust is poor and coroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering

Fail 3 Jan 2018 60,312 miles

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

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

Front exhaust is poor and coroded

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is flat spotted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,503 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM; front pipe support bracket , Broken.

TYRE CONDITION; inner edge worn bald > offside front

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,979 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

both headlamp aims not tested

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,837 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,622 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 42,622 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear seat base removed

offside rear complete seat removed

Fail 26 Sep 2011 22,215 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear seat base removed

offside rear complete seat removed

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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WJ58 NBG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ58 NBG, 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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WJ58 NBG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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