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V938 DBY

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,184 mi
Last recorded62,184 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 DBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,184 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,702 miles

Rear number plate backing peeling

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 61,478 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,655 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 60,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,954 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,154 miles

General corrosion on underside components

Oil LOW 1-2 ?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,896 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,220 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 47,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 44,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,447 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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V938 DBY is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V938 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.

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V938 DBY is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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