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S966 KLU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,191 mi
Last recorded54,191 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 KLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 54,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 52,818 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 52,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,831 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

front numberplate cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,238 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,127 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,127 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,930 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 38,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,099 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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S966 KLU 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 78.3%.

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 S966 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.

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What year was S966 KLU registered?

S966 KLU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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