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S742 BWK

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,165 mi
Last recorded53,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 BWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,250 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 51,228 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,678 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,253 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 May 2006 36,438 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 36,438 miles

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

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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S742 BWK is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,585 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 S742 BWK, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S742 BWK registered?

S742 BWK is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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