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R116 KMA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 KMA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,279 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 8 Aug 2008 78,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,878 miles

front torear steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2006 59,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

front torear steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

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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R116 KMA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R116 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 R116 KMA registered?

R116 KMA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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