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R149 KMA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 KMA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,612 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise metal brake pipes on o/s and n/s rear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,230 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,050 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 13,050 miles

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

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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R149 KMA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R149 KMA, 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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R149 KMA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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