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S885 BAA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,668 mi
Last recorded53,668 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 BAA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 53,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (marked.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at fuel tank(marked.) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,033 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 49,033 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lenses discolored both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,908 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 40,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,858 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack noisy during lock to lock check

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,704 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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S885 BAA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S885 BAA, 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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S885 BAA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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