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S531 BSG

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 BSG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 45,530 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,687 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,734 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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S531 BSG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S531 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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What year was S531 BSG registered?

S531 BSG is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S531 BSG safe to buy?

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