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S815 VTU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,385 mi
Last recorded112,385 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 VTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 112,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 112,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,681 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak from cam cover

Fail 19 Feb 2009 97,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak from cam cover

Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,380 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,272 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 65,272 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both outter cv boots cracked and perished

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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S815 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S815 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S815 VTU registered?

S815 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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