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S448 RPW

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 RPW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,979 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,109 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

front discs pitted

n/s track rod end boot split

slight pulsating of brake on road test

Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,109 miles

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

both outer cv boots cracking

front discs pitted

n/s track rod end boot split

slight pulsating of brake on road test

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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S448 RPW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S448 RPW, 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 S448 RPW registered?

S448 RPW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S448 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 RPW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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