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R126 AKM

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,562 mi
Last recorded94,562 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 AKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,562 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 94,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,622 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 78,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,631 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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R126 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R126 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 R126 AKM registered?

R126 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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