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S601 MNV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,965 mi
Last recorded49,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 MNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,965 miles

Coolant leak ENGINE ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT SIDE WALLS,( SUGEST REPLACMENT)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK ASSY (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

Fail 6 Mar 2018 49,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak ENGINE ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT SIDE WALLS,( SUGEST REPLACMENT)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK ASSY (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,600 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 135,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,670 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,932 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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S601 MNV 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 92.3%.

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 S601 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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S601 MNV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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