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R160 CVU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 CVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,962 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,962 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

engine oil leak

front pads wearing thin /disc worn

Fail 23 Apr 2008 76,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,739 miles

see origional vt32.

Fail 14 Apr 2007 72,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front metal brake pipes corroded.

interior mirror insecure.

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and perishing.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

slight play in both rear top suspension mounts.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,751 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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R160 CVU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R160 CVU, 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 R160 CVU registered?

R160 CVU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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