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S783 VTU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,074 mi
Last recorded56,074 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 VTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,074 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,545 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear brake pipes corroding slightly

front brake pads look low but not clearly visible

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear exhaust hanger mount corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroding slightly

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,557 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 32,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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S783 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S783 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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What year was S783 VTU registered?

S783 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S783 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 VTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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