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S724 SMB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 SMB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,668 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,496 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,009 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2007 53,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,125 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,125 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer 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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S724 SMB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S724 SMB, 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 S724 SMB registered?

S724 SMB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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