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S535 TVU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,118 mi
Last recorded38,118 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 TVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 38,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tracking

both rear tyres cracking inner and outer edges advise changing soon

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,112 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 28,099 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,813 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 18,807 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,498 miles

OSR wheel bearing dry

front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 10 Dec 2010 17,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OSR wheel bearing dry

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,422 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,425 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,312 miles

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

advise n/s/r brake low effort

Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 12,522 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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S535 TVU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S535 TVU, 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 S535 TVU registered?

S535 TVU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S535 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 TVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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