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S975 KBY

1998 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,164 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

interior mirror missing

park brake travel high

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

interior mirror missing

park brake travel high

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,266 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,266 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,401 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,401 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,714 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,714 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,689 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 34,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,460 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 28,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 28,148 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,628 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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S975 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S975 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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S975 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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