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S198 UEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 UEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 83,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps grazed

some signs of perishing and corrosion

steering vwheel covering deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,240 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps grazed

some signs of perishing and corrosion

steering vwheel covering deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,614 miles

some signs of perishing and corrosion

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2011 81,614 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

some signs of perishing and corrosion

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 14 Aug 2010 80,405 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,165 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,235 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,235 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,764 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 62,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,746 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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S198 UEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S198 UEX, 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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S198 UEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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