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S281 LLN

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,896 mi
Last recorded56,896 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 LLN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,896 miles

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

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

both outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 31,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 31,764 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside and nearside front brake pads friction material low

Offside constant velocity gaiter reat boot insecure

Offside front tyre tread low

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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S281 LLN is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S281 LLN, 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 S281 LLN registered?

S281 LLN is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S281 LLN safe to buy?

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