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R157 GYG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 GYG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,644 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES (185/60/14)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROADED

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,227 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 64,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,867 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,797 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 587,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 58,686 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes starting to look rusty

tail box rusty but not blowing

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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R157 GYG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R157 GYG, 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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What year was R157 GYG registered?

R157 GYG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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