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W296 PJT

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,478 mi
Last recorded75,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PJT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,478 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,814 miles

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

rear brake effort low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,749 miles

Both front suspension lower joint dust covers deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

Exhaust corroding and deteriorated

Front brake disc wearing and corroded

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

Odd wheels on front axle

Fail 7 Dec 2011 66,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Both front suspension lower joint dust covers deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

Exhaust corroding and deteriorated

Front brake disc wearing and corroded

Odd wheels on front axle

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,099 miles

Metal brake pipes on o/s to master cylinder are rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,099 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Metal brake pipes on o/s to master cylinder are rusty

N/s c/v boot is badly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,116 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake are low.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,258 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,184 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 30,184 miles

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

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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W296 PJT is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,235 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 W296 PJT, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W296 PJT is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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