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S418 TNE

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,166 mi
Last recorded61,166 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 TNE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,166 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,828 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,278 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,245 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear tyres starting to crack up

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,183 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack up on tread

Fail 25 Oct 2011 41,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack up on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,741 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer tread

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 32,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,552 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S418 TNE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNE, 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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S418 TNE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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