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S358 NRG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 NRG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,589 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f arm ball joint rubber boot split

n/s/f head light slightlt loose but secure

n/s/f tyre worn bold outer edges

o/s/f arm ball joint rubber boot split

o/s/f front steering rack boot perished

o/s/f seat belt mechanism slightly stiff but working fine

Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,486 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

cat to middle joint exhaust leaking

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f arm ball joint rubber boot split

n/s/f head light slightlt loose but secure

n/s/f tyre worn bold outer edges

o/s/f arm ball joint rubber boot split

o/s/f front steering rack boot perished

o/s/f seat belt mechanism slightly stiff but working fine

rear exhaust corrroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 92,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 87,434 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,879 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 76,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,260 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 73,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 66,204 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 66,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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S358 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S358 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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S358 NRG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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