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W163 SMW

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 SMW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 72,882 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Noise From Engine

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Heavy wear both front brake discs.

Nail in side wall of nearside front tyre.

Offside rear tyre outer edge of tread heavily worn.

Slight oil leak from steering rack pinion area.

Small cuts in both sides rear tyre outer walls.

Wear in wiper arm mechanism.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 67,714 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Heavy wear both front brake discs.

Nail in side wall of nearside front tyre.

Offside rear tyre outer edge of tread heavily worn.

Slight oil leak from steering rack pinion area.

Small cuts in both sides rear tyre outer walls.

Wear in wiper arm mechanism.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre and worn to approx 2mm.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak arround steering rack pinion area.

Suspect both front brake discs heavily worn, advise check/replacement.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine misfire

Nail in offside front tyre and worn to approx 2mm.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak arround steering rack pinion area.

Suspect both front brake discs heavily worn, advise check/replacement.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,069 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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W163 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 57,901 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 W163 SMW, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W163 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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