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A15 JEX

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,166 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated + worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated + worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low on dipstick

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 54,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated + worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated + worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low on dipstick

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,439 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished

both rear tyres heavily perished + cuts on inner sidewall

front to rear brake pipes corroding + both rear

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,061 miles

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both rear tyres perishing + o/s/r cut on inner sidewall

front to rear brake pipes corroding

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,910 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 41,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,504 miles

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall nearly through to inner cords

front brake pads thin

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,267 miles

all tyres perishing heavily on sidewalls

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,923 miles

both front tyres heavily perished + cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,344 miles

air bag light on

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs ridged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,572 miles

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

some play in both front track rod ends

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,176 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

number plates in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,257 miles

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,318 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,235 miles

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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A15 JEX is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 A15 JEX, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 JEX registered?

A15 JEX is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is A15 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 JEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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