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S854 SLA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,408 mi
Last recorded129,408 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 SLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 120,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 120,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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)

airbag light on

play offside wiper arm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside and nearside front wiper pivot bushes worn

offside and nearside rear service brake readings on the low side (o/s80)(n/s80)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,291 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside and nearside front wiper pivot bushes worn

offside and nearside rear service brake readings on the low side (o/s80)(n/s80)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,997 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 95,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

adv check strap o/s/f door

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,308 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,004 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 69,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 65,862 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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S854 SLA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S854 SLA, 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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S854 SLA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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