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R142 BLF

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 BLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,999 miles

2nd from rear silencer very rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag lamp on

o/s front tyre perished between treads

power steering pipes rusty

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,980 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

2nd from rear silencer very rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front tyre perished between treads

power steering pipes rusty

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,292 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside outer sill panel getting rusty

various metal brake pipes corroded but none excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,752 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes waxed

exhaust system rusty

offside outer sill panel getting rusty

offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,694 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,214 miles

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2008 72,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,165 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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R142 BLF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R142 BLF, 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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R142 BLF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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