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S357 NRG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,275 mi
Last recorded54,275 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 NRG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,977 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,990 miles

o/s & n/s sills corroded at rear

slight blow exhaust rear box

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,882 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 31,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,328 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 27,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 25,966 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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S357 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S357 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 S357 NRG registered?

S357 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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