Daewoo Lanos (1999)
1999 Daewoo Lanos
CarHunch analysed 10,219 real MOT records for the 1999 Daewoo Lanos. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Daewoo Lanos passes its MOT first time in just 68.6% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are genuinely less reliable than most vehicles on the road. With 16.8% having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in the real risk of serious safety issues.
These cars are now 25 years old but still averaging 64,157 miles—relatively modest for their age—yet they're racking up an average of 2.66 failures and 8.2 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear and deterioration. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with older Daewoos, as the high failure rate means you'll likely face repair bills sooner rather than later.
What to check before buying a 1999 Daewoo Lanos
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 10,212 | 68.6% | 2.66 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 79.3% | 2.25 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 72.3% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Daewoo Lanos vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Daewoo Lanos vehicles fall between 48,134 and 76,825 miles.
1999 Daewoo Lanos — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Daewoo Lanos
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.2%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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45.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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40.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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39.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.1%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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35.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.6%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
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27.1%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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