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S418 TBU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 TBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 48,301 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 48,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 42,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,669 miles

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

ADVISORY BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,632 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 39,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,228 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 36,228 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,271 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 29,666 miles

all 4 springs corroded

both track rod end gaitors split

exhaust badly corroded

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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S418 TBU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S418 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 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 S418 TBU registered?

S418 TBU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S418 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 TBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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