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S137 CTV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,726 mi
Last recorded85,726 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 CTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,726 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 85,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front brakes starting to bind

both outer sills starting to corrode

front disc pads wearing low

n/s and o/s front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2010 85,626 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,491 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,269 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 58,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,223 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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S137 CTV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange 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 S137 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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S137 CTV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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