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W298 VGP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,014 mi
Last recorded51,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 VGP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,014 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 51,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,528 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,882 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 43,882 miles

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

both front tyres damaged

spark plugs loose

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,612 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,612 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,630 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,890 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,412 miles

Spare tyre has a damaged side wall, both front and one rear tyre tread depth close to the wear limit.

Fail 17 Feb 2006 28,412 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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W298 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W298 VGP, 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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W298 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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