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S973 REG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 REG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,919 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,944 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,495 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 77,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

n/s/r tyre feathering badly on outer edge and low

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge - badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge and cracking up

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,519 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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S973 REG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc 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 S973 REG, 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 S973 REG registered?

S973 REG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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