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S259 NRB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,667 mi
Last recorded77,667 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 NRB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,667 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,568 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 69,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 64,889 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,497 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 56,493 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S259 NRB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S259 NRB, 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 S259 NRB registered?

S259 NRB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S259 NRB safe to buy?

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