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T161 SBJ

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 SBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,126 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,692 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,773 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,230 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 149,921 miles

Exhaust centre pipe heat shield vibrates

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,460 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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T161 SBJ is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 T161 SBJ, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T161 SBJ registered?

T161 SBJ is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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