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S348 NRG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 NRG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,941 miles

headlights poor

Fail 13 Jan 2011 59,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights poor

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,586 miles

NO ADVISORY ITEMS DONE

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise hand brake close to the end of its reserve travel

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,564 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise hand brake close to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 44,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,235 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front suspension corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,235 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,294 miles

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

NSF tyre scrubbed on outside edge and close to limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,270 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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S348 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S348 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 S348 NRG registered?

S348 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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