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S823 SVM

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 SVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,440 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS CLOUDY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS FLOORPAN STARTING TO CORRODE

REPAIT TO INDUCTION PIPE

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS CLOUDY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS FLOORPAN STARTING TO CORRODE

REPAIT TO INDUCTION PIPE

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,053 miles

same as original test number 677644263061

Fail 5 Mar 2013 74,950 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack damp with fluid and power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 70,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,285 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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S823 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S823 SVM, 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 S823 SVM registered?

S823 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S823 SVM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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