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V829 DCU

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

36,959 mi
Last recorded36,959 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 DCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight movement

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 36,959 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight movement

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,969 miles

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

Offside Front ABS ring split

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight movement

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished no cords showing

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 31,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front ABS ring split

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight movement

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished no cords showing

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,538 miles

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

Offside Front ABS ring split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight movement

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished on outside edge but no cords showing

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 27,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front ABS ring split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight movement

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished on outside edge but no cords showing

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,512 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Interior mirror missing

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perished on outer sidewall but no cords showing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS ring split

Offside front driveshaft loose into gearbox

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 22,512 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Interior mirror missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perished on outer sidewall but no cords showing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS ring split

Offside front driveshaft loose into gearbox

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded + insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,928 miles

All exhaust joints corroded

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Gearbox oil leak from offside front driveshaft

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished and starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall but no cords showing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 19,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All exhaust joints corroded

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Gearbox oil leak from offside front driveshaft

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished and starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall but no cords showing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 18,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,901 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Aug 2012 15,901 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,545 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 13,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 9,085 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CENTRE MIRROR MISSING

Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,026 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 7,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) 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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V829 DCU is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V829 DCU, 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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V829 DCU is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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