1998 Daewoo Lanos 1.3L Petrol · BLZ 8727
1998 Daewoo Lanos (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 128,417 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO LANOS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BLZ 8727 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 128,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BLZ 8727 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Daewoo Lanos (BLZ 8727) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BLZ 8727 Mileage History
- 28/09/2023112,457 mi
- 18/10/2024117,910 mi+5,453 mi
- 25/09/2025122,590 mi+4,680 mi
- 22/10/2026128,413 mi+5,823 mi
- 29/10/2026128,417 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daewoo Daewoo Lanos
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DAEWOO LANOS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Subframe Mounting Point and Floorpan Seam CorrosionSerious
Exposed underside sheet metal around the front subframe anchor bolts, rear trailing arm attachment brackets, and floorpan seams suffers from advanced rust perforation under UK winter road salt exposure. The thin factory primer and sealant crack over time, allowing moisture to wick between welded body seams. Corrosion progresses unseen until structural rigidity is severely compromised, resulting in immediate MOT test failure and requiring substantial fabricated steel repair plates.
- Rear Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder SeizureModerate
The hydraulic wheel cylinders inside the rear drum brake assemblies are prone to internal corrosion and fluid weeping past rubber piston seals. Over time, road salt and brake dust cause the internal pistons to seize inside their cast iron bores. This causes the rear brake shoes to drag continuously against the drums, overheating the rear hubs, accelerating shoe friction lining wear, creating uneven handbrake holding, and failing MOT brake roller tests.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Thermal BreakdownModerate
The magnetic crankshaft position sensor mounted low on the engine block adjacent to the front crankshaft pulley is exposed to extreme thermal cycling from the exhaust system. As the internal fine copper windings degrade, thermal expansion breaks electrical continuity when the engine bay reaches full operating temperature. This causes sudden engine cutting out while driving, extended starter motor cranking on warm restart, and check engine lamp illumination.
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