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S275 RCV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 RCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,773 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,773 miles

front brake discs poor.

front cv boots poor.

rear suspension bushes poor.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front ball joint rubbers poor.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front ball joint rubbers poor.

front brake discs poor.

front cv boots poor.

rear suspension bushes poor.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

front cv boot perishing

near side headlight image getting poor

Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,511 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

front cv boot perishing

near side headlight image getting poor

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,909 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,521 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,790 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 39,789 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S275 RCV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue 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 S275 RCV, 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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S275 RCV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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