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S248 RNB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 RNB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,228 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,228 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,103 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,330 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 60,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,858 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight crazing but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,229 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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S248 RNB 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 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 S248 RNB, 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 S248 RNB registered?

S248 RNB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S248 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 RNB shows 12 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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