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W242 SVF

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 SVF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 94,208 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Front wiper blades split.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Middle exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear wheel arches rusty.

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,439 miles

rear shock obsorbers dust covers split

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,439 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear shock obsorbers dust covers split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,764 miles

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

exhaust, cat has broken up inside box

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,230 miles

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

both rear bump stops split

Fail 24 Jan 2012 80,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,690 miles

n/s/f abs sensor rubbing against rotor

Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f abs sensor rubbing against rotor

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,409 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,216 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 65,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,857 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 55,229 miles

Front fog lamps has condensation

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,229 miles

Front fog lamps has condensation

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,731 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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W242 SVF is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W242 SVF, 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 W242 SVF registered?

W242 SVF is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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