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S872 SVM

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 SVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 85,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper arms rubbing on rear edge of bonnet.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper arms rubbing on rear edge of bonnet.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 78,038 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 78,017 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 72,682 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 72,662 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S872 SVM, 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 SVM registered?

S872 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S872 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 SVM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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