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W178 SMW

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 SMW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,825 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,825 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 54,838 miles

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 49,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,842 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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W178 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W178 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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What year was W178 SMW registered?

W178 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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