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S542 TKM

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,526 mi
Last recorded61,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 TKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,526 miles

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside headlamp has condesation in

Rear exhaust silencer starting to come apart

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor movement in steering column

offside headlamp low intensity

Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor movement in steering column

offside front A.B.S. sensor missing

offside headlamp low intensity

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at clip fixing.

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and nail in tread.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,862 miles

steering rack damp

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper rubbers split

front registration plate poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,357 miles

both front inner wing steel brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight flexing of bulkhead as steering operated.

slight lift in top of column.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 47,357 miles

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

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

both front inner wing steel brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight flexing of bulkhead as steering operated.

slight lift in top of column.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

condension in offside headlamp

slight "flexing" at bulkhead on lock to lock

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre deep cracks on outer side wall,but no cords exposed

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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S542 TKM is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S542 TKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S542 TKM is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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