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S448 TNE

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,800 mi
Last recorded73,800 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 TNE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,800 miles

various oil leaks under vehicle

various suspension b ushes are perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brke discs are in very poor condition (STRONG ADVISE)

oil level was excessivly low

various oil leaks under vehicle

various suspension b ushes are perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 70,251 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs are corroded

offside front tyre is flat

slight play in offside steering rack

small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2006 67,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroding and discoloured

offside rear tyre low and perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,250 miles

front brake discs corroding and discoloured

offside rear tyre low and perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,829 miles

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

oil leak

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 TNE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S448 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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What year was S448 TNE registered?

S448 TNE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S448 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 TNE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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