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S857 SVM

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 SVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 84,800 miles

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

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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded all round

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,900 miles

engine management lamp on

front n/plate cracked

n/s sill damaged

battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp on

front n/plate cracked

n/s sill damaged

battery insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,787 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,649 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes slightly rusty

ns rear brake slightly less effort than os rear

Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 54,441 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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S857 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S857 SVM, 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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S857 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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