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S134 RDG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,653 mi
Last recorded52,653 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 RDG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,653 miles

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

headlight aim quality slightly reduced

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,647 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

headlight aim quality slightly reduced

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,647 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

headlight aim quality reduced

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,261 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to n/s & o/s outer sill areas

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,269 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,670 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 36,199 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,199 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,125 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal minimum

Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,095 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to minimum

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,575 miles

front brake pads worn thin

n/s rear tyre worn to minimum outer edge

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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S134 RDG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S134 RDG, 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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S134 RDG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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