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S185 LGB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,853 mi
Last recorded23,853 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 LGB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,853 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 23,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 23,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 18,400 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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S185 LGB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S185 LGB, 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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What year was S185 LGB registered?

S185 LGB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S185 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 LGB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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