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S792 BWK

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 BWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,166 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,166 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,258 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,872 miles

Both front link arm rubbers in poor condition.

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs.

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition cracking to tread in and sidewalls.

Signs of a old fuel leak.

Wiper linkage in poor condition.

Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 46,824 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front link arm rubbers in poor condition.

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs.

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition cracking to tread in and sidewalls.

Signs of a old fuel leak.

Wiper linkage in poor condition.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,882 miles

Offside Front getting low and cracking

previous signs of fuel leak

wipers poor

Fail 30 Dec 2015 44,844 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front getting low and cracking

previous signs of fuel leak

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,121 miles

coil springs corroded

o/s cv boot cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs corroded

o/s cv boot cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,458 miles

rear coil springs corroded

front antiroll bar link arm bushes cracking

front coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 41,458 miles

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

front antiroll bar link arm bushes cracking

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,759 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST POOR

FRONT LINK ARMS BUSHES POOR

FRONT STRUT TOPS MOUNTINGS CRACKING

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,759 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST POOR

FRONT LINK ARMS BUSHES POOR

FRONT STRUT TOPS MOUNTINGS CRACKING

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,011 miles

all tyres side walls poor

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,011 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres side walls poor

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,707 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 35,700 miles

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,044 miles

coil springs corroded / wet at time of test / surface corrosion on various brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,297 miles

water in o/s/r lamp/ front link arm bushes splitting/ front coil springs corroded/ surface corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet/ exhaust back box corroded/ exhaust front flex blowing/

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,660 miles

coil springs rusty,tyres cracking & aged..

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,533 miles

tyres poor cracking in treads...

Pass 20 Dec 2005 26,170 miles

as test number 513084355343

Fail 20 Dec 2005 26,170 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges / wet at time of test

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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S792 BWK is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S792 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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S792 BWK is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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