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Y978 VCR

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,659 mi
Last recorded55,659 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 VCR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust box tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust box tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,347 miles

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

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

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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Y978 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y978 VCR, 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.

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What year was Y978 VCR registered?

Y978 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y978 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 VCR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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