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S135 TDB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 TDB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to sills

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1 both front anti rollbarr bushes perished still intacked 2 slight leak in exahust 3 corrosion to brake pipes 4 corrosion under car

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,166 miles

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

Ferrules to all flexible hoses slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,009 miles

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

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

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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S135 TDB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S135 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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S135 TDB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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