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S495 JFX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 JFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Nearside Rear Surface rust to sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,426 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,503 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,129 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,129 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 70,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,358 miles

both head light beam images fading

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,312 miles

poor pattern on offside headlight

Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

poor pattern on offside headlight

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,034 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & close to limit

slight play in both rear bearings

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,424 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 56,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,569 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 51,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,590 miles

slight movement in rear wheel bearings.

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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S495 JFX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S495 JFX, 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 S495 JFX registered?

S495 JFX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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