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V869 EJF

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,562 mi
Last recorded52,562 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 EJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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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

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroding and bushes perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroding and bushes perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 51,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 51,449 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front under arches,across back axle,front to rear to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 50,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front under arches,across back axle,front to rear to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osf upper pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osf upper pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 45,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 42,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 40,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,097 miles

both sides rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,847 miles

both sides rear brake pipes corroded on axle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 30,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,507 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,328 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,352 miles

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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V869 EJF is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V869 EJF, 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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V869 EJF is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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