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S461 RPW

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 RPW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,350 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat very stiff to slide

Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,350 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat very stiff to slide

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,601 miles

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

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

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,601 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,635 miles

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

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

off side front tyre starting to split and perish no cords showing

rear chassis and rear suspension very rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

off side front tyre starting to split and perish no cords showing

rear chassis and rear suspension very rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,255 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 47,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,662 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 35,345 miles

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

both rear tyres side wall cracked

Fail 28 Dec 2005 35,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres side walls cracked

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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S461 RPW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S461 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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S461 RPW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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