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S416 TBU

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,432 mi
Last recorded75,432 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 TBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,432 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,149 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,185 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

rear seat belt stalks sticky when releasing

slight damage at rear of car behind bumper

slight damp at steering rack

slight fluctuation at rear brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes rusty

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

rear seat belt stalks sticky when releasing

slight damage at rear of car behind bumper

slight damp at steering rack

slight fluctuation at rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,072 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 68,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,791 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,791 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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S416 TBU is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 S416 TBU, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S416 TBU is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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