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S531 MNV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,974 mi
Last recorded50,974 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 MNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,709 miles

Bad oil leak from engine, suspect front crank oil seal.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,023 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2005 41,934 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 41,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front indicator lens cracked

oil leak

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 MNV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S531 MNV, 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 MNV registered?

S531 MNV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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