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S256 VYC

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,660 mi
Last recorded114,660 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 VYC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 114,660 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 112,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 97,643 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre on 2mm.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,913 miles

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 7 Jan 2009 52,913 miles

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

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,490 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S256 VYC is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,797 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 S256 VYC, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S256 VYC registered?

S256 VYC is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S256 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 VYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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