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S403 HDV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,792 mi
Last recorded69,792 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 HDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 69,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 68,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 68,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 65,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 65,034 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,055 miles

slight movement in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2009 56,738 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 May 2009 56,738 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 52,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,525 miles

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

Signs of seepage around fuel tank filler neck

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 46,684 miles

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

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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S403 HDV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S403 HDV, 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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S403 HDV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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