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V989 FNP

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 FNP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corossion to front and rear metal brake pipes

front and rear coil springs corroded

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

poor light out put from n/s headlamp

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,602 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corossion to front and rear metal brake pipes

front and rear coil springs corroded

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

poor light out put from n/s headlamp

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,168 miles

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

front brake discs look worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs look worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,865 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,180 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 45,592 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,634 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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V989 FNP is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V989 FNP, 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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V989 FNP is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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