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T616 EFJ

1999 Daewoo Korando

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Korando72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 EFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKorando
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 126,798 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Play in rear U/J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 126,798 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Play in rear U/J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,279 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2025 120,278 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Calliper insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front light unit damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front light unit damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,086 miles

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

both side steps rusty

handbrake slighty high

Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,004 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

How Reliable is the Daewoo Korando?

Based on 4,894 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,365
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 580
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 238
position lamp(s) not working 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 179
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T616 EFJ is a 1999 Daewoo Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 Korando fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 580 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T616 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Korando typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Daewoo Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T616 EFJ is a 1999 Daewoo Korando, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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