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S526 BSG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,060 mi
Last recorded82,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 BSG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,060 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,898 miles

offside and nearside outer sills thinning with corrosion

pin hole in offside CV boot

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 74,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,654 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,654 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,262 miles

All brakes have a very slight bind.

Undreside of vehicle starting to corrode. Exhaust system starting to corroded. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 54,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All brakes have a very slight bind.

Undreside of vehicle starting to corrode. Exhaust system starting to corroded. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 38,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,829 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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S526 BSG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S526 BSG, 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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S526 BSG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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