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S840 SBA

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 SBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,856 miles

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

advise allouther road tyres worn to 3mm

advise both front headlamp lenses are not clear

advise engine oil leak offside front

advise nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm

advise rear exhaust silencer holed

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,708 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 44,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,769 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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S840 SBA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S840 SBA, 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 S840 SBA registered?

S840 SBA is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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