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R150 AKM

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

125,794 mi
Last recorded125,794 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 AKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 125,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack noisey when lock to lock done but no play

Fail 13 May 2019 125,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack noisey when lock to lock done but no play

Pass 12 May 2018 122,254 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 117,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has radial cracking on side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind wishbone marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner drive shaft seal has slight seep of oil

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

cam cover gasket leaking

Fail 8 May 2017 117,596 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has exhaust blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has radial cracking on side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind wishbone marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner drive shaft seal has slight seep of oil

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

cam cover gasket leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,456 miles

Nearside Rear perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has radfial cracking on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has radial cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r ytre has cracking through tread

Fail 31 Mar 2014 105,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r ytre has cracking through tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 101,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,176 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

air bag light indicates a fault

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

air bag light indicates a fault

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,844 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 96,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 96,816 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on?

Fail 3 Mar 2010 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,306 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump is corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 87,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump is corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,409 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,768 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,117 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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R150 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R150 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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R150 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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