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S844 UKJ

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 UKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 75,003 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,475 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front no plate cracked but secure

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

O/s & n/s/f top suspension mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate

Poor aim patterns from both headlamps

slight play n/s/ track rod end ball joint

Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,475 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake pads getting low

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front no plate cracked but secure

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

O/s & n/s/f top suspension mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate

Poor aim patterns from both headlamps

slight play n/s/ track rod end ball joint

Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,354 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Poor aim patterns both headlamps

o/s & n/s/f top suspension mountings starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,635 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 53,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,897 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine leaking oil/oil filter leaking as well

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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S844 UKJ is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S844 UKJ, 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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S844 UKJ is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 16 August 1998.

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