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S183 KNR

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 KNR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,804 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre on limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated + blowing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 89,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated + blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre on limit perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre on limit perished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 67,767 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,767 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,475 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,296 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 38,296 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,736 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

suspension system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S183 KNR is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S183 KNR, 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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S183 KNR is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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