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Y898 NJB

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,424 mi
Last recorded68,424 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 NJB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,424 miles

both n/s tyres on limits and wearing on outer edges

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,168 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

headlight output slightly reduced

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly fadded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine light on

headlight output slightly reduced

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly fadded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,498 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,084 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,080 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,239 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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Y898 NJB is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 Y898 NJB, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y898 NJB registered?

Y898 NJB is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y898 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 NJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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