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V891 DBY

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,274 mi
Last recorded74,274 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 DBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,274 miles

Oil leak

may have power steering leak??

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

may have power steering leak??

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,011 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 67,009 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust outer skin rusted and centre exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,904 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,903 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,792 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 50,792 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 40,271 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 40,271 miles

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

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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V891 DBY is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V891 DBY, 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 V891 DBY registered?

V891 DBY is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V891 DBY safe to buy?

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