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S596 KNR

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 KNR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,236 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,088 miles

front headlamps dull but still have a faint patten

Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front headlamps dull but still have a faint patten

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,018 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,348 miles

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

light rubber cracks on tyres

Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,348 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

light rubber cracks on tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,736 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 43,736 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,699 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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S596 KNR is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S596 KNR, 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 S596 KNR registered?

S596 KNR is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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