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Y126 OBU

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,835 mi
Last recorded87,835 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 OBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 87,835 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 83,002 miles

Near side front tyre perrished

Near side rear and off side front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,002 miles

Near side front tyre perrished

Near side rear and off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 80,478 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Front brake pads worn very low

Near side rear tyre perrished sidewall

Pass 14 May 2010 78,511 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2010 78,507 miles

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

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2009 76,138 miles

Handbrake travel long, close to limit

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2008 73,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 70,834 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes at front

Corrosion on fuel lines

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2006 67,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 67,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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Y126 OBU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 Y126 OBU, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y126 OBU registered?

Y126 OBU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y126 OBU safe to buy?

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