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S886 LAC

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,558 mi
Last recorded110,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 LAC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 105,151 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 90,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,621 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,649 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 57,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,308 miles

front indicator bolbs starting to discolour,slight leak from power steering rack,o/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

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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S886 LAC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S886 LAC, 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 S886 LAC registered?

S886 LAC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S886 LAC safe to buy?

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