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S907 FUA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS907 FUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,880 miles

Both front upper strut top mounting rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front upper strut top mounting rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,678 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,401 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 58,392 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,045 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,833 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,020 miles

off side rear tyre badly perished but not to cords

Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,758 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,398 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres perished

Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,603 miles

both front starting to weaken

both rear tyres starting to perrish

horn tone starting to deterate

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,208 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 45,191 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S907 FUA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S907 FUA, 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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S907 FUA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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