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R109 KMA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 KMA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 101,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,357 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 86,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 86,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 83,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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R109 KMA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R109 KMA, 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 R109 KMA registered?

R109 KMA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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