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T159 DUA

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,667 mi
Last recorded69,667 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 DUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,667 miles

Rear faded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,661 miles

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

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

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

Rear faded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,263 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing/bumper

interior mirror missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,796 miles

nearside rear door corroded weak

offside rear tyre inner edge mishaped

Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,796 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear door corroded weak

offside rear tyre inner edge mishaped

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,444 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,437 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,768 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,305 miles

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

front bumper damage paintwork

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,293 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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T159 DUA is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T159 DUA, 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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T159 DUA is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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