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S640 LRU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 LRU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,956 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

no 3 ht lead shorting on block

Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

no 3 ht lead shorting on block

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,855 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r outer tyre wall perished

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

p/s reservoir level getting low

poor patterns on h/lamps

Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,808 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r outer tyre wall perished

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

p/s reservoir level getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,277 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 68,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,719 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,508 miles

engine has a oil leak

n/s/f headlamp aim weak

o/s/f headlamp aim weak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 58,508 miles

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

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

engine has a oil leak

n/s/f headlamp aim weak

o/s/f headlamp aim weak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,808 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 53,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,449 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 44,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,261 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 40,261 miles

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

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

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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S640 LRU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S640 LRU, 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 S640 LRU registered?

S640 LRU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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