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R156 BHU

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,880 mi
Last recorded48,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 BHU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

internal rear view mirror is missing!

Fail 9 Nov 2013 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

internal rear view mirror is missing!

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 39,908 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,480 miles

oil leak

ns/r light lense damaged.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,226 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

crack in front no. plate.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 11,226 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

crack in front no. plate.

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 9,372 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 9,372 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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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R156 BHU is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R156 BHU, 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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R156 BHU is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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