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R165 BVU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 BVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,931 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,879 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,048 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2008 69,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,985 miles

exhaust manifold leaking or cracked but ok on emissions.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,314 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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R165 BVU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red 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 R165 BVU, 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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R165 BVU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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