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V983 DBY

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,240 mi
Last recorded132,240 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 DBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2012 132,240 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2012 123,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 113,053 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 113,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,343 miles

o/s front inner wheel rim damage noted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,418 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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,711 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,256 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,265 miles

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

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,978 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

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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V983 DBY is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V983 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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V983 DBY is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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