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S487 TKM

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,235 mi
Last recorded20,235 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 TKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 20,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 20,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,810 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 16,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Poor pattern for headlamp aim (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt noise loose and not charging correctly

Engine check light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter area suspect rack end seal leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 11,814 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 11,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,356 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 11,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,284 miles

exhaust deteriating

Pass 26 Nov 2012 11,198 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 10,902 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,698 miles

o/s/f coil spring corroded

tail pipe trim corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,481 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 10,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,929 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 9,238 miles

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

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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S487 TKM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S487 TKM, 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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S487 TKM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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