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V820 FAU

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,298 mi
Last recorded45,298 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 45,100 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracks

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks/splits and inner wall cracks

o/s/r tyre outer wall long cuts/cracks and inner wall cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,457 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON PRESSURE

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS / EDGES OF TREAD / SIDE WALLS SCUFFED / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P......185 / 60 / 14 H

COIL SPRINGS SHOWING CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,454 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON PRESSURE

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS / EDGES OF TREAD / SIDE WALLS SCUFFED / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P......185 / 60 / 14 H

COIL SPRINGS SHOWING CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 33,602 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,944 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,771 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,869 miles

both front top strut mounts rubber cracking

front exhaust flexy pipe becoming weak

Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,863 miles

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

both front top strut mounts rubber cracking

front exhaust flexy pipe becoming weak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,949 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,808 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 28,806 miles

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

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

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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V820 FAU is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V820 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V820 FAU registered?

V820 FAU is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V820 FAU safe to buy?

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