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S759 TKL

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,282 mi
Last recorded85,282 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 TKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,282 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,274 miles

Brake pedal reserve travel could be improved

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,274 miles

Brake pedal reserve travel could be improved

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,205 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,680 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,051 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,365 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,500 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 40,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S759 TKL is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red 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 S759 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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S759 TKL is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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