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S780 SMB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,054 mi
Last recorded75,054 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 SMB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,054 miles

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

front discs slight worn

nsr slight play in wheel bearing

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2008 75,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs slight worn

nsr slight play in wheel bearing

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,210 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 71,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 56,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey when car is driven, will require replacing eventually. Rear brake effort only just good enough to pass, rear brakes may require attention soon. † The brake pipes which have not been changed have been covered in gre

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 58,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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S780 SMB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S780 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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S780 SMB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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