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S979 OCU

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 OCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,320 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 67,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 May 2009 66,575 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2009 66,575 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 65,002 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 62,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 62,204 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

battery insecure

Pass 22 May 2006 59,519 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,519 miles

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

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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S979 OCU is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,797 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 S979 OCU, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S979 OCU is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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