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S81 TBC

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 TBC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,043 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 97,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 80,417 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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S81 TBC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S81 TBC, 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 S81 TBC registered?

S81 TBC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S81 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 TBC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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