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S290 KJT

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 KJT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND BRAKE PAD APPEARS NOT TO BE OPERATING ON OUTER FACE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 4 Oct 2013 104,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,844 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,966 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,243 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 92,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,064 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 89,064 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,305 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 86,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipes under car getting rusty

power steering rack damp

spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,484 miles

metal brake pipes under car getting rusty

power steering rack damp

spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 77,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S290 KJT is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 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 S290 KJT, 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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S290 KJT is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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