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S955 KLU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,617 mi
Last recorded63,617 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 KLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,166 miles

** WATER PUMP IS LEAKING **

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO THE LIMITS AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACING VERY SHORTLY.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING VERY LOW AND NEAR TO THE WEAR LIMIT WEAR BARS.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

Unable to fully test nearside rear adult seat belt due to a child seat being installed at that location.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,160 miles

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

** WATER PUMP IS LEAKING **

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO THE LIMITS AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACING VERY SHORTLY.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING VERY LOW AND NEAR TO THE WEAR LIMIT WEAR BARS.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

Unable to fully test nearside rear adult seat belt due to a child seat being installed at that location.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,768 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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S955 KLU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red 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 S955 KLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S955 KLU registered?

S955 KLU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S955 KLU safe to buy?

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