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V878 GHJ

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,791 mi
Last recorded43,791 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 GHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,791 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen wipers smearing

body panels damaged

both front flexi hoses look slightly twisted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,201 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,403 miles

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

washer jets

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

washer jets

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,069 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,294 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,537 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,968 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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V878 GHJ is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V878 GHJ, 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 V878 GHJ registered?

V878 GHJ is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V878 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 GHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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