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S848 VTU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,500 mi
Last recorded70,500 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 VTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,196 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

auto box coller pipes corroded & damp

both rear tyres perished & offside rear 1.4 mm legal tread left

c.v boots perished

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joinr slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on edges sidewall perished & 0.4 mm legal tread left 185 60 14 h

offside sill corroding

oil low

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake hose ferrules corroding

auto box coller pipes corroded & damp

both rear tyres perished & offside rear 1.4 mm legal tread left

c.v boots perished

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joinr slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on edges sidewall perished & 0.4 mm legal tread left 185 60 14 h

offside sill corroding

oil low

Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,812 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all 4 brake flex ferrals corroded

off side rear tyre perrished /no plys or cords showing/

under side under sealed difficult to asses

Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all 4 brake flex ferrals corroded

brake service

off side rear tyre perrished /no plys or cords showing/

under side under sealed difficult to asses

Fail 10 Oct 2009 49,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 47,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,410 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 42,089 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 42,089 miles

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

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

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

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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S848 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S848 VTU, 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 S848 VTU registered?

S848 VTU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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