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S498 PDD

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 PDD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,540 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 97,517 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 76,396 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 76,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,825 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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S498 PDD is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 S498 PDD, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S498 PDD is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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