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S789 LKV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 LKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,616 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,047 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 91,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,192 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 86,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,320 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2006 85,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 83,307 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 83,287 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

power steering pipes corroded at front

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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S789 LKV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S789 LKV, 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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S789 LKV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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