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S238 SPW

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 SPW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,962 miles

front anti-roll bar corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

offside front tyre wall cracking

rear lateral suspension torsion bar corroded

rear silencer welds split - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

offside front tyre wall cracking

rear lateral suspension torsion bar corroded

rear silencer welds split - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,158 miles

slight knocking from o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,679 miles

rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,679 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,599 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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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S238 SPW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S238 SPW, 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 S238 SPW registered?

S238 SPW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S238 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 SPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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