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S872 JJB

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 JJB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,057 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 77,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,325 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

front no plate cracked

hand brake travel

Fail 23 Nov 2007 71,325 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front no plate cracked

hand brake travel

Fail 8 Oct 2007 71,089 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 67,466 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,379 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,632 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 61,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S872 JJB is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S872 JJB, 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 S872 JJB registered?

S872 JJB is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S872 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 JJB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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