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S540 TNE

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 TNE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,568 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2011 77,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

bonnet safty catch seized

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,874 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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S540 TNE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S540 TNE, 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 S540 TNE registered?

S540 TNE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S540 TNE safe to buy?

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