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S818 SLA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,947 mi
Last recorded126,947 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 SLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 126,947 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 126,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 124,011 miles

air bag light on at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 108,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 102,408 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer cv gaitors are perished

Pass 2 Aug 2006 102,408 miles

both outer cv gaitors are perished

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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S818 SLA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S818 SLA, 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 S818 SLA registered?

S818 SLA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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