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R161 BKR

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,409 mi
Last recorded61,409 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 BKR
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,508 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,363 miles

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

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,119 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 BKR is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BKR, 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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What year was R161 BKR registered?

R161 BKR is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R161 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 BKR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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