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S679 TNB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 TNB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 99,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,315 miles

both front tyres worn off inside edges

Fail 2 Jul 2014 99,311 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn off inside edges

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,856 miles

engine managment symbol displayed

n/s rear tyre has signs of cuts on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has slight signs of cuts on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,899 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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)

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

engine managment symbol displayed

n/s rear tyre has signs of cuts on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has slight signs of cuts on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,886 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,148 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 72,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,689 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear centre seat belt buckle slightly damaged

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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S679 TNB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S679 TNB, 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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S679 TNB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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