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R166 XVM

1997 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2005
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2005 85,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 85,395 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R166 XVM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R166 XVM, 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 R166 XVM registered?

R166 XVM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R166 XVM safe to buy?

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