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S774 SMB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,954 mi
Last recorded64,954 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 SMB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,954 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 59,203 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 49,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S774 SMB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S774 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 S774 SMB registered?

S774 SMB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S774 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S774 SMB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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