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T161 HFJ

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,464 mi
Last recorded47,464 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 HFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,182 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake noisey on aplication

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

rear brake imbalance high (20%) †

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake noisey on aplication

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

rear brake imbalance high (20%)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,324 miles

hand brake reading low on brake roller tester but sill within limits

rear foot brake reading low on brake roller tester but still within limits

Fail 28 Feb 2006 34,324 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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T161 HFJ is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T161 HFJ, 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 T161 HFJ registered?

T161 HFJ is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T161 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 HFJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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