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S130 TDB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 TDB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,841 miles

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

Nearside front disc corroded

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Offside front disc corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,841 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front disc corroded

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Offside front disc corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,197 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 72,082 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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S130 TDB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S130 TDB, 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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S130 TDB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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