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S840 SVM

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 SVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,466 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing close to the wear limit indicators.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

When driven, the vehicle emits noises from front sespension area, possibly top strut bearings, anti roll bar or anti roll bar links.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing close to the wear limit indicators.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

When driven, the vehicle emits noises from front sespension area, possibly top strut bearings, anti roll bar or anti roll bar links.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,081 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,172 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 48,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,298 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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S840 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green 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 S840 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 S840 SVM registered?

S840 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S840 SVM safe to buy?

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