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Y257 MAB

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,963 mi
Last recorded54,963 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 MAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 54,963 miles

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

front brake pads are starting to wear!

front number plate is cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,308 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 17 Mar 2012 46,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,837 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 28,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,323 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,284 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,765 miles

front no plate mounting damaged

rear wiper blade split

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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Y257 MAB is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 Y257 MAB, 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 Y257 MAB registered?

Y257 MAB is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y257 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 MAB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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