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S297 NRG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,126 mi
Last recorded36,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 NRG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,126 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion in all areas to the underside

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,126 miles

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

signs of corrosion in all areas to the underside

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,500 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,500 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,313 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 32,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 30,198 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,516 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,987 miles

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

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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S297 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S297 NRG, 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 S297 NRG registered?

S297 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S297 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 NRG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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