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S775 VTU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,449 mi
Last recorded54,449 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 VTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 54,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,784 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,024 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 46,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust inadequately supported ( bungee cord)

Fail 17 Apr 2019 44,944 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust inadequately supported ( bungee cord)

Pass 2 May 2018 43,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 43,616 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,707 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,450 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel filter badly chroded (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,713 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 41,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,201 miles

AIR BAG light on

fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AIR BAG light on

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 38,707 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 35,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,883 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,828 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,642 miles

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 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S775 VTU, 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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S775 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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