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X778 JRN

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 JRN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,278 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,498 miles

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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,794 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 39,520 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,995 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 31,902 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing have slight play.

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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X778 JRN is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X778 JRN, 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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X778 JRN is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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