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W289 SYC

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,751 mi
Last recorded98,751 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 SYC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,615 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 93,615 miles

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 incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,274 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 86,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,135 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

light scratchs on windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 70,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,377 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,364 miles

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

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

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

reg plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust + brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,912 miles

OSF inner edge just above limit

Oil leak

slight corrosion on exhaust + brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 60,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,597 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 54,597 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,650 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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W289 SYC is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W289 SYC, 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 W289 SYC registered?

W289 SYC is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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