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R105 BVU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,914 mi
Last recorded102,914 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 BVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,914 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

coolant low

engine missfire

front brake discs lipped

Fail 30 Mar 2011 102,823 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

coolant low

engine missfire

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,410 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 98,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

long handbrake travel

oil leak

wiper arms rub on bonnet

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,317 miles

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

font number plate cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2009 92,227 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

font number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,830 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 79,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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 BVU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVU, 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 R105 BVU registered?

R105 BVU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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