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V291 DPR

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 DPR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 96,348 miles

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)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 96,336 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)

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight patterns getting weak

engine oil leak

footbrake anti slip wearing

Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight patterns getting weak

engine oil leak

footbrake anti slip wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 75,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,373 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 66,373 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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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V291 DPR is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V291 DPR, 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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V291 DPR is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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