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S119 LBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 LBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 98,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,976 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away But System Still Adequatly Supported

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front And Rear Number Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread

Front Headlamps Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nsf/Nsr/Osr Brake Pipes Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 93,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away But System Still Adequatly Supported

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front And Rear Number Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread

Front Headlamps Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nsf/Nsr/Osr Brake Pipes Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,017 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,701 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,142 miles

front and rear no plate discoloured but readable

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,275 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,275 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 41,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,858 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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S119 LBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S119 LBY, 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.

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S119 LBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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