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S988 KBY

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 102,943 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter securing clip not correctly located resulting in slight leak of grease

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,495 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter securing clip not correctly located resulting in slight leak of grease

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 94,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,258 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,225 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,765 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,765 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 70,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,889 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm and perished, nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front ABS rings worn and damaged †

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2006 58,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front ABS rings worn and damaged †

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2005 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front abs sensors rubbing on reluctor rings

Pass 2 Nov 2005 52,662 miles

both front abs sensors rubbing on reluctor rings

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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S988 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S988 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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S988 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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