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S495 KNR

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 KNR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 93,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,370 miles

Both Headlamp Lens' Cloudy , Coolant Leak From Engine Bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,362 miles

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

Both Headlamp Lens' Cloudy , Coolant Leak From Engine Bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 78,676 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 78,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 74,508 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 69,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 46,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 KNR is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNR, 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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S495 KNR is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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