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YG08 TLN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,910 mi
Last recorded31,910 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,910 miles

front flex pipe exhaust detriorating

offside front tyre as slight cut outter sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2017 31,904 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front flex pipe exhaust detriorating

offside front tyre as slight cut outter sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,688 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,449 miles

both rear tyres are perished 155/65/13

Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are perished 155/65/13

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,322 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 20,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,830 miles

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

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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YG08 TLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YG08 TLN, 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 YG08 TLN registered?

YG08 TLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 TLN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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