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R118 FSF

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 FSF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,454 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,997 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes corroding

n/s sun visor missing

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,074 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 57,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,417 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010

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

rear tyres cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,505 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,934 miles

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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R118 FSF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 R118 FSF, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R118 FSF registered?

R118 FSF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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