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S842 RHB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,792 mi
Last recorded131,792 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 RHB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 131,792 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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 125,544 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 114,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

baby seat fitted to n/s/r unable to test belt

exhaust centre section mounting bracket corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,258 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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S842 RHB 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 83.3%.

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 S842 RHB, 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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S842 RHB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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