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S916 LAC

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 LAC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,092 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 55,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,069 miles

engine breather hose split

see advice sheet issued 31/01/2006; Test no.614251536070

Fail 31 Jan 2006 49,987 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear steel brake pipes corroded,recommend replacement

foot brake travel,spongy,recommend full brake service

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexable joint poor condition

n/s/f brake hose chafed,recommend replacement

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

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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S916 LAC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Black 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 S916 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 S916 LAC registered?

S916 LAC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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