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S789 SLF

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 SLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,981 miles

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

Oil leak

centre miiror missing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 86,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

centre miiror missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,965 miles

!!BIG OIL LEAK from rocker cover!!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear abs wire insecure

offside front inner door sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak on front flexi pipe

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 84,965 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

!!BIG OIL LEAK from rocker cover!!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear abs wire insecure

offside front inner door sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil added 10w/40 2 litres

oil leak on front flexi pipe

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,154 miles

!!oil leaking onto front flexi pipe!!

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

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

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

big oil leak from rocker cover

both rear brake pipes corroded

front windscreen hard to see out of

nearside rear abs wire insecure

offside front door inner sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicator

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicator

Fail 6 Oct 2012 84,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

!!oil leaking onto front flexi pipe!!

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

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

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

big oil leak from rocker cover

both rear brake pipes corroded

front windscreen hard to see out of

nearside rear abs wire insecure

offside front door inner sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicator

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicator

oil added for emissions 5w30 1.5 litre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,839 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,549 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,162 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,166 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 68,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,042 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 64,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,887 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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S789 SLF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SLF, 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 SLF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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