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S991 LAC

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 LAC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,922 miles

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

n/s headlight deteriorated !

rear and front brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2011 95,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s wiper linkage has play

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,432 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pipe have greased (unable to check)

n/s/f speed sensor wire catching when wheel turned

o/s/f wiper arm has excessive play

rear brake pipes have been greased (unable to check)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pipe have greased (unable to check)

n/s/f speed sensor wire catching when wheel turned

o/s/f wiper arm has excessive play

rear brake pipes have been greased (unable to check)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,948 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

metal brake pipes corroding

wiper spindles worn

Fail 7 Mar 2009 79,552 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

metal brake pipes corroding

wiper spindles worn out

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,412 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased hindering inspection!!

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,282 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 60,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S991 LAC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S991 LAC, 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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S991 LAC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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