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S981 REG

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 REG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,307 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,868 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens slight fogging

Offside head lamp slight fogging

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,248 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

windscreen damaged. NOT in view of road ahead.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,807 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 20,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 16,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,168 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 16,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 13,931 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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S981 REG is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S981 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S981 REG registered?

S981 REG is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S981 REG safe to buy?

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