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R101 GCG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,503 mi
Last recorded39,503 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 GCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,503 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps opaque slightly reducing headlamp output

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm at inner and outer edges

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2008 38,021 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 38,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant level is low

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges

surface corrosion around exhaust seam

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,345 miles

front washers week

n/s/f tyre wall worn

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2007 34,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front washers week

n/s/f tyre wall worn

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,591 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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R101 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,585 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 R101 GCG, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R101 GCG registered?

R101 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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