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R161 AFL

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 AFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,350 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

incorrect coil spring fitted to offside rear

Fail 22 Sep 2010 97,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

incorrect coil spring fitted to offside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,861 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 61,900 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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R161 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R161 AFL, 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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R161 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R161 AFL safe to buy?

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