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S788 FTA

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,366 mi
Last recorded48,366 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 FTA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,366 miles

o/s/f brake back plate insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake back plate insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

cat rattling

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,310 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,205 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,185 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,160 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,561 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 36,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S788 FTA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S788 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S788 FTA registered?

S788 FTA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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