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1999 Daewoo Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1999, based on 47 real MOT test results.

40.4%
Pass Rate
59.6%
Fail Rate
47
Total Tests
78,044
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Daewoo Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1999 Daewoo Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 40.4% based on 47 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 78,044 miles on the odometer. With a 59.6% failure rate, the 1999 Unclassified is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Daewoo Unclassified is Brakes, responsible for 27.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Suspension is the second most common issue at 23.4%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 14.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (47 tests)

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes27.7%13
2Suspension23.4%11
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment14.9%7
4Body, Structure And General Items8.5%4
5Road Wheels8.5%4
6Tyres6.4%3
7Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.1%1
8Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems2.1%1
9Steering2.1%1
10Driver's View Of The Road2.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 78,044 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes3.54% per 10K miSuspension3.00% per 10K miLamps & Electrical1.91% per 10K miBody & Structure1.09% per 10K miWheels1.09% per 10K miTyres0.82% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.27% per 10K miSeat Belts0.27% per 10K miSteering0.27% per 10K miVisibility0.27% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes3.5427.7%13
Suspension3.0023.4%11
Lamps & Electrical1.9114.9%7
Body & Structure1.098.5%4
Wheels1.098.5%4
Tyres0.826.4%3
Emissions & Exhaust0.272.1%1
Seat Belts0.272.1%1
Steering0.272.1%1
Visibility0.272.1%1

Mileage Statistics

78,044
Mean
76,894
Median
58,980
25th Percentile
83,253
75th Percentile
7.64% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Daewoo Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 40.4% based on 47 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 78,044 miles on the odometer. With a 59.6% failure rate, the 1999 Unclassified is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Daewoo Unclassified, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). At 78,044 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Brakes — 27.7% of failures

Brakes issues account for 27.7% of MOT failures on 1999 Daewoo Unclassified models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Suspension — 23.4% of failures

Suspension issues account for 23.4% of MOT failures on 1999 Daewoo Unclassified models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 14.9% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 14.9% of MOT failures on 1999 Daewoo Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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