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R115 JSF

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,729 mi
Last recorded73,729 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 JSF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,729 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlight lens misty

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s headlight lens misty

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,557 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s headlight lens misty

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,639 miles

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

n/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s headlight lens misty

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s headlight lens misty

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,168 miles

Nearside rear sill developing corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,156 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear sill developing corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,240 miles

o/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,782 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 62,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,588 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 61,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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R115 JSF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R115 JSF, 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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R115 JSF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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