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S817 AHU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 AHU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,646 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,801 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES TARNISHED.

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

CENTRE SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

UNDER SIDE RUSTY.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES TARNISHED.

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

CENTRE SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

UNDER SIDE RUSTY.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,113 miles

small cracks in o/s/r tyre tread. underside rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,064 miles

advise tracking checked.middle and rear brake pipes,and power steering pipes rusty.front number plate damaged.rear number plate tarnished.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,064 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking checked.middle and rear brake pipes,and power steering pipes rusty.front number plate damaged.rear number plate tarnished.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 54,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 54,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTY.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,778 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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S817 AHU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S817 AHU, 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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S817 AHU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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