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R161 GNO

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,160 mi
Last recorded41,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 GNO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,160 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,382 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 40,382 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 342,001 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,131 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and side wall scuffed

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,986 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 GNO is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GNO, 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 R161 GNO registered?

R161 GNO is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R161 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 GNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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