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S775 SLA

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 SLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,599 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,577 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper linkage worn

odd wheel nut fitted to all wheels

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 29 Dec 2009 84,179 miles

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

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Fail 18 Dec 2009 84,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,773 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 65,773 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,976 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 56,976 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,547 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 48,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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S775 SLA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S775 SLA, 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 S775 SLA registered?

S775 SLA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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