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S42 LBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 LBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,331 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,735 miles

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

Oil leak

engine slightly smoking

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 67,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,961 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

offside centre to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing around sidewalls

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2011 59,961 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

offside centre to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing around sidewalls

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,868 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 53,156 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 53,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,681 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,392 miles

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

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

Front brakes have an imbalance.of 15%.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,291 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,995 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,663 miles

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

Nearside 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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S42 LBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S42 LBY, 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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S42 LBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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