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S556 TJN

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,368 mi
Last recorded69,368 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 TJN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 69,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,103 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 53,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 38,761 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,535 miles

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,065 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 23,005 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,772 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 15,772 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,060 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 14,436 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,522 miles

n/s/r ando/s/r tyres slightly out of shape on inner and outer areas of tread

o/s/r tyre worn on outer areas of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,656 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer area of tread, possible alignment fault present

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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S556 TJN is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S556 TJN, 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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S556 TJN is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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