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S754 JTF

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 JTF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,036 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front anti roll bar heavily corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

heavy engine oil leak

n/s rear service brake poor efficiency

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

o/s rear wheel trim damaged

wipers in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,700 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,382 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,304 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 62,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both nearside wheel trims missing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight damage to nearside outer rim

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offide front door outer handle loose

Fail 30 Jan 2008 52,751 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

offide front door outer handle loose

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,089 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both n/s tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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S754 JTF is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S754 JTF, 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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S754 JTF is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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