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S896 UKJ

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 UKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Wiper linkage excessively worn

Fail 29 May 2019 93,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Wiper linkage excessively worn

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

screen wiper, wheel boxes and bushes worn .

Fail 4 Jun 2018 88,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

screen wiper, wheel boxes and bushes worn .

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 May 2017 84,593 miles

PAS, slight leak/ Headlamps, dull output/ Exhaust has small leak/ Replace wiper blades.

Fail 26 May 2017 84,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS, slight leak/ Headlamps, dull output/ Exhaust has small leak/ Replace wiper blades.

Pass 27 May 2016 83,296 miles

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

Rear brakes have reduced performance.

Fail 26 May 2016 83,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brakes have reduced performance.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,003 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

replace wiper blades

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

service brakes, parking brake only just passed.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear brake, reduced performance

Fail 4 Jun 2013 62,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear brake, reduced performance

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,424 miles

interior mirror missing

service brakes, front discs corroded and rear brakes have weak performance

Pass 25 May 2011 58,508 miles

service rear brakes, handbrake stiff and long travel

Fail 25 May 2011 58,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

service rear brakes, handbrake stiff and long travel

Pass 27 May 2010 51,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,686 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 41,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 35,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 23,487 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 UKJ is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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