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J7 MHE

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,201 mi
Last recorded28,201 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MHE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 28,201 miles

Slight Rattle From Catalytic Converter

Fail 10 Nov 2025 28,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight rattle from catalytic converter

Fail 3 Nov 2025 28,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight rattle from catalytic converter

Pass 30 Oct 2024 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight rattle from catalytic converter

Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,195 miles

Catalytic Converter Rattling Possible starting to Brake

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 28,063 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 28,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front n\s front drop link shows signs of fouling front strut

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,314 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 27,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with position lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,057 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,383 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,557 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,669 miles

nearside wiperblade starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiperblade starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,778 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,510 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 15,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,231 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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J7 MHE is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J7 MHE, 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 J7 MHE registered?

J7 MHE is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 November 1997.

Is J7 MHE safe to buy?

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