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S914 JNL

1998 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 JNL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 81,014 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside wiper arm fouling bonnet

Fail 2 May 2008 80,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 2 May 2007 73,174 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,172 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,866 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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S914 JNL is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S914 JNL, 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 S914 JNL registered?

S914 JNL is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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