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S869 RHB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,438 mi
Last recorded41,438 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 RHB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 41,438 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt frayed

Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,601 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes

n/s rear wheel binding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,914 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 31,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,802 miles

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

noise when rear foot brake is applied

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,689 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,689 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,664 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 21,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,714 miles

slight corrosion exhaust mounting bracket

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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S869 RHB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S869 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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What year was S869 RHB registered?

S869 RHB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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