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S423 TBU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,887 mi
Last recorded49,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 TBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate faded water leaking from expansion tank area

Fail 1 Feb 2008 36,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate faded water leaking from expansion tank area

Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

fuel filter corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,122 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,974 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 26,974 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S423 TBU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S423 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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S423 TBU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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