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S118 XHE

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 XHE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,007 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 70,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal travel becoming excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,013 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 59,010 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2006 55,856 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,114 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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S118 XHE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 56,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S118 XHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S118 XHE registered?

S118 XHE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S118 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 XHE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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