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R158 EKV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 EKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 110,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play to nsr wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,280 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm

rear wiper blade required = rear veiw mirror missing = coolant on minimum (poss pump leak) = some corrosion/peeling both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes to flexys = rear exhaust box mtg bracket holed/blowing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,658 miles

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

front wipers not very good

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack damp oil

Fail 20 Oct 2012 107,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wipers not very good

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack damp oil

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 104,770 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake pipes corroded

both head lamps low output

fuel pipes corroded

off side outter sill corroded

rear exhaust pin holed

Pass 16 Oct 2010 102,470 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 102,470 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both headlamps output low

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

p.a.s. rack damp with oil

some play in off side track rod end

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,658 miles

n/s inner cv joint leaking

n/s trackrod end rubber boot perishing

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s trackrod end rubber boot perishing

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leak

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,399 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 92,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

advise water leak [slight] from around water pump

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

engine breather pipe split

o/s/f wiper linkage worn

power steering fluid reservoir damp

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion to front brake pipe [under bonnet]

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,156 miles

rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2006 77,532 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2005 68,442 miles

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

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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R158 EKV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R158 EKV, 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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R158 EKV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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