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S207 SJA

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,702 mi
Last recorded59,702 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 SJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,702 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside sills in poor condition

Offside headlamp has poor beam parten

Fail 15 Dec 2012 59,702 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside sills in poor condition

Offside headlamp has poor beam parten

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,140 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,720 miles

Nearside front tyre in poor in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and Nearside sills in poor condition

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front tyre in poor in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and Nearside sills in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 46,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,587 miles

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

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

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

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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S207 SJA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S207 SJA, 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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S207 SJA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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