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S197 LGB

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 LGB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,898 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion at rear suspension.

Fail 27 Nov 2021 77,898 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion at rear suspension.

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,901 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play [at both sides] (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,204 miles

Advise; repair to inner / outer body sills / surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle..

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,808 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

handbrake travel

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,798 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,395 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

n/s/r inner door sill rusting

Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,640 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

front brake discs rusty

handbrake travel

play starting in o/s/r wheel bearing

strong advice front brake pipes rusting

Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

front brake discs rusty

handbrake travel

play starting in o/s/r wheel bearing

strong advice front brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,299 miles

backing front n/plate

strong advice both rear tyres inner edges very worn close to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,747 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

front anti roll bar bushies cracking

handbrake travel

tyre wear started on both rear inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,260 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern indistinct

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside headlamp beam pattern indistinct

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern indistinct

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside headlamp beam pattern indistinct

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,502 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls

front brake pipes rusting

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

n/s/r wheel bearing needs adjusting

noise starting on o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f wiper blade split

spare tyre missing

tyre wear on both front inner edges poss tracking out

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,602 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,602 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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S197 LGB is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 S197 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S197 LGB is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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