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S714 TKL

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,456 mi
Last recorded48,456 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 TKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,456 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front roll bar bushes perished and cracked.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,406 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front roll bar bushes perished and cracked.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,888 miles

both front cv boots perished.

both headlamp lens in poor condition

exhaust system from rear kat joint in poor rusty condition.

slight bind to both rear brakes.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 45,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front cv boots perished.

both headlamp lens in poor condition

exhaust system from rear kat joint in poor rusty condition.

slight bind to both rear brakes.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,419 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,147 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 42,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,976 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 40,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,641 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on edges

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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S714 TKL is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S714 TKL, 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 S714 TKL registered?

S714 TKL is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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