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R122 AKM

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 AKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,528 miles

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE WATERPUMP

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,870 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,348 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 27,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R122 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R122 AKM, 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 R122 AKM registered?

R122 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R122 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 AKM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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