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P444 ABY

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 ABY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,205 miles

Wiper blades are worn.

Front brake pads are worn low.

MIL Status is on

O/S/R footbrake effort is low.

O/S/R shock absorber is weak.

O/S/R tyre tread is worn low and perished.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads are worn low.

MIL Status is on

O/S/R footbrake effort is low.

O/S/R shock absorber is weak.

O/S/R tyre tread is worn low and perished.

Wiper blades are worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre treads getting low.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,504 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 66,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on offside and nearside front metal brake pipes under wheel archs

corrosion starting on side to side rear metal brake pipe above axle line

some corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes from flexis to wheel hub

Fail 8 Apr 2009 62,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on offside and nearside front metal brake pipes under wheel archs

corrosion starting on side to side rear metal brake pipe above axle line

some corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes from flexis to wheel hub

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,251 miles

all four indicator bulbs will need replacement soon beginning to discolour.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,390 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,194 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 48,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P444 ABY is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P444 ABY, 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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P444 ABY is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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