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Y78 MCX

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 MCX
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 80,577 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,068 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 75,068 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,464 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 66,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y78 MCX is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y78 MCX, 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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Y78 MCX is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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