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S301 NRG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 NRG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,443 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,170 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,170 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,421 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 70,421 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,303 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 60,303 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,246 miles

brake pipes corroded

parking brake requires attention

rear exhaust mount

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S301 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S301 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 S301 NRG registered?

S301 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S301 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 NRG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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