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R124 SBY

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 SBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,900 miles

front fogs broken

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2010 121,900 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front fogs broken

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,848 miles

front fog broken

n/s/f inner arch plastic damaged

o/s/f tyre close to limit

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2009 114,848 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front fog broken

n/s/f inner arch plastic damaged

o/s/f tyre close to limit

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2008 107,940 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

water round top of battery

Fail 2 Apr 2008 107,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

water round top of battery

Pass 27 Mar 2007 101,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 101,147 miles

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

oil leak!

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2006 94,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 94,672 miles

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

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

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

front pads over half worn

metal brake pipe accross rear cross member starting to corrode

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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R124 SBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R124 SBY, 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 R124 SBY registered?

R124 SBY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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