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R156 XRA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

43,372 mi
Last recorded43,372 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 XRA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 43,372 miles

underside components showing corrosion

Fail 25 May 2023 43,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

underside components showing corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 43,131 miles

Nearside n/s/r tyre small bleb inside wall

both headlamps misting over

both strut top bearings noisy when lock to lock

Fail 23 May 2022 43,131 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r of outer sill is showing heavy corrosion holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre tread below legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside n/s/r tyre small bleb inside wall

both headlamps misting over

both strut top bearings noisy when lock to lock

Pass 19 May 2021 42,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 May 2021 42,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 40,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and getting low

Offside Front brake flexi ferrel corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 40,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and getting low

Offside Front brake flexi ferrel corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 39,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 37,922 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,045 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 36,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,668 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,756 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 30,835 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,835 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE AT FRONT CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,397 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE AT FRONT CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,384 miles

nearside rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,774 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 25,195 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,379 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 24,379 miles

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

nearside front brakepipe rusty

rear silenser heavily corroded

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 XRA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 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 R156 XRA, 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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R156 XRA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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