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R144 GCG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 GCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,518 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges + close to limit

o/s/r coil spring + o/s/f coil both corroding

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges + close to limit

o/s/r coil spring + o/s/f coil both corroding

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,194 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coilsprings corroding

o/s/r footbrake low on efficiency

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,701 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs corroding + o/s/r coil

both track rod end dust covers perishing

engine oil leak

front brake pads quite thin

long handbrake travel

n/s handbrake reading very poor

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,274 miles

both front coil springs corroding + o/s/r coil

both track rod end dust covers perishing

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

poor beam image both headlights

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,265 miles

all coil srings corroding

surface corrosion front + rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,195 miles

both front coil springs corroding + o/s/r coil

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre perishing heavily

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,226 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,920 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,318 miles

damp around steering rack

front brake pads very thin (on limit)

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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R144 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R144 GCG, 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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R144 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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