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Y981 MBU

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Feb 2020 130,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 130,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,061 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,333 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 108,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear- at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,712 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 93,699 miles

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

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at the tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,562 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to inner sidewall & within the tread no cords or plys visible

Fail 4 Feb 2015 62,561 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to inner sidewall & within the tread no cords or plys visible

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,179 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,668 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 16,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y981 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y981 MBU, 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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Y981 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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