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R131 ONP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,765 mi
Last recorded66,765 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 ONP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,765 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,559 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front wiper blades split

nsf tyre worn(bald on inner edge)

osf tyre low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,349 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,174 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,073 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 28,526 miles

high level brake light showing white light

Fail 8 Aug 2005 28,526 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

high level brake light showing white light

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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R131 ONP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R131 ONP, 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 R131 ONP registered?

R131 ONP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R131 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 ONP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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