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S211 SWA

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,336 mi
Last recorded50,336 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 SWA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking across tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,484 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,014 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 38,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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S211 SWA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S211 SWA, 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 S211 SWA registered?

S211 SWA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S211 SWA safe to buy?

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