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S845 VTU

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 VTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,358 miles

Nearside front brake back plate coroded in excess

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickers (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake back plate coroded in excess

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,111 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front brake back plate coroded in excess

Fail 30 Jul 2016 67,109 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front brake back plate coroded in excess

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,192 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 66,192 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,622 miles

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

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

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

nearside gearbox mounting starting to seperate.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,892 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 61,854 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracking

petrol tank straps rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,769 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,843 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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S845 VTU 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 S845 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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S845 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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