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S973 KBY

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,117 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,101 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

front suspension struts corroded.

headlamp lenses deteriorated-condensation.

nearside front top strut mount deteriorated.

nearside headlamp bracket broken.

seepage from power steering rack boots.

fuel pipe excessively corroded.

power steering pipes excessively corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,716 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,497 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 65,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,555 miles

air bag light on in dash at time of test

engine breather pipe split

inside mirror not on screen lying on floor at time off test †

washer not very strong at pumping water

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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S973 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S973 KBY, 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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S973 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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