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S853 DNH

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,133 mi
Last recorded134,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 DNH
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 134,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lens pitted

high level stop lamp inoperative

steering lock inoperative but immobilser fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2015 134,133 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lens pitted

high level stop lamp inoperative

steering lock inoperative but immobilser fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,429 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 132,437 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Tenp. reads hot

Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,978 miles

Right hand rear brake very slight bind

Fail 6 Apr 2013 122,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emmisions close to limet

Engine slight smokey when left on prolonged tick over

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,689 miles

Air bag light on

Head lamp reflectors slight discoloured

Left hand raer outer sill heavly surface corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,689 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Head lamp reflectors slight discoloured

Left hand raer outer sill heavly surface corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 103,043 miles

Front brake pipes slight surface corroded

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

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

Slight attension to hand brake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,502 miles

Slight attension to handbrake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,502 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres on limet now

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight attension to handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 93,438 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,082 miles

Air bag light illuminated

O/S rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 15 Apr 2008 91,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air bag light illuminated

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,813 miles

air bag warning light on

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth

Pass 14 Apr 2006 86,490 miles

Exhaust heavly surface corroded

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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S853 DNH is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S853 DNH, 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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S853 DNH is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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