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Y172 OBU

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 OBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 51,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,512 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,523 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,962 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,828 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 24,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,156 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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Y172 OBU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y172 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 Y172 OBU registered?

Y172 OBU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y172 OBU safe to buy?

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