2001 Daewoo Lanos 1.6L Petrol · X864 FLH
2001 Daewoo Lanos (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 59,962 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO LANOS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X864 FLH Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2010
- 59,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X864 FLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Daewoo Lanos (X864 FLH) between October 2006 and December 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
X864 FLH Mileage History
- 21/10/200634,870 mi
- 02/10/200739,452 mi+4,582 mi
- 29/10/200849,978 mi+10,526 mi
- 30/10/200849,980 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/201057,488 mi+7,508 mi
- 08/12/201059,962 mi+2,474 mi
Average of roughly 6,073 miles per year across 6 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: Below 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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- 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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