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S307 GCG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS307 GCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,746 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

offside + nearside headlights image poor

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

offside outer cv boot seeping grease

oil leak

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 103,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre to rear exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

offside + nearside headlights image poor

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

offside outer cv boot seeping grease

oil leak

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2008 93,120 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 91,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,254 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 69,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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S307 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S307 GCG, 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 S307 GCG registered?

S307 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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