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S487 WEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,124 mi
Last recorded71,124 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 WEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, end bushes, (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad material has detached from backing!, (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill and sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter split both sides, (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working high level, (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, end bushes, (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.2.C.1c)

engine has bad misfire,

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,522 miles

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

Both number plates slightly damaged

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Both number plates slightly damaged

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,507 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,712 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 62,705 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front & rear no plates cracked

underbody shields fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front & rear no plates cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 56,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,640 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,245 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s & o/s headlamps deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,908 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 51,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,053 miles

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 WEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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