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S266 UEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 UEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 78,565 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s rear brake back plate damp

n/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s rearouter sill starting to corrode

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

slight leak to center exhaust

Fail 8 May 2014 78,559 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r brake back plate damp

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

slight leak to center exhuast

Fail 20 Feb 2013 78,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pad wearing low

slight play to front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,202 miles

Bulge To N/S Rear Tyre

both front coil springs starting to corrode

engine oil leak

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Nov 2011 71,201 miles

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

both front coil springs starting to corrode

engine oil leak

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,318 miles

coolant level low

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel filter starting to corrode

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

n/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

n/s wiper blade split

o/s front tyre tread low

play in wiper linkage

sump starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2009 55,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion rear sills

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion rear sills

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,643 miles

slight damaged to front number plate

slight play to front anti roll bar bushs

Fail 22 Nov 2008 49,641 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight damaged to front number plate

slight play to front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,955 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,951 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement os steering rack

unable to see brake pads

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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S266 UEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S266 UEX, 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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S266 UEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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