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S869 FUA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 FUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 115,245 miles

dents & scratches to varius panels

engine bay brake pipes heabily corroded

engine breather pipes split & leaking oil

front number plate cracked

park brake lever stiff in operation

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear view mirror missing

signs of previous coolant leaks from back of engine

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dents & scratches to varius panels

engine bay brake pipes heabily corroded

engine breather pipes split & leaking oil

engine coolant level low

front number plate cracked

park brake lever stiff in operation

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear view mirror missing

signs of previous coolant leaks from back of engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,696 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 96,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front door handle broken but still operates

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side tyre wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,002 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 59,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S869 FUA 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 63.6%.

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 S869 FUA, 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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S869 FUA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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