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S896 THK

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,537 mi
Last recorded92,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 THK
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,538 miles

Nearside nearside rear door handle broken

engine oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,538 miles

Nearside nearside rear door handle broken

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

engine oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front windscreen washers weak

Nearside Rear Outer door handle damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,821 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,637 miles

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

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

coolant resevoir empty

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,422 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,308 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 58,174 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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S896 THK is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S896 THK, 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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S896 THK is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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