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S126 CTV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 CTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,123 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,031 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,018 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 60,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,269 miles

slight surface corrosion to off side rear outter sill.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,025 miles

slight perishing to off side front cv boot.

slight perishing to off side rear tyre.

slight surface corrosion to off side rear outter sill.

very slight exhaust blow around front pipe area.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 49,022 miles

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

slight perishing to off side front cv boot.

slight perishing to off side rear tyre.

slight surface corrosion to off side rear outter sill.

very slight exhaust blow around front pipe area.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 46,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 44,813 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 44,813 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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S126 CTV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S126 CTV, 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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S126 CTV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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