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S281 TNA

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,475 mi
Last recorded34,475 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 TNA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,427 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,313 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,182 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 19,182 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,422 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 16,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,161 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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S281 TNA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TNA, 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 TNA registered?

S281 TNA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S281 TNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 TNA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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