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R105 ALA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,554 mi
Last recorded55,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 ALA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,086 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 44,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 43,502 miles

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode, requires attention

Fail 19 May 2014 43,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode, requires attention

Pass 20 May 2013 42,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,712 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 41,712 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 40,619 miles

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

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

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,707 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 39,022 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 39,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 36,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 32,820 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 9 May 2007 32,820 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 19 May 2006 28,732 miles

high level brake light slightly discoloured

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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R105 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R105 ALA, 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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R105 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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