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S755 VTU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,124 mi
Last recorded84,124 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 VTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,124 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension lower spring cups becoming very rusty

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded near to legal limit

metal brake pipe to offside front flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe under inner arch - part of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes going behind plastic trim - pipe part of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Wiper blade rubbers - splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,320 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 83,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,477 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 78,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades are split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,092 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,276 miles

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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S755 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S755 VTU, 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 S755 VTU registered?

S755 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S755 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 VTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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