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S990 KBY

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,532 mi
Last recorded37,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,833 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 35,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,229 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 33,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 32,574 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

N/S/R tyre - tread cracking.

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

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

Rear Exhaust backbox - deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,465 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 19,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,033 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 17,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 15,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,033 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,240 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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S990 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S990 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S990 KBY registered?

S990 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S990 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 KBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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