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R172 DPU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 DPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,572 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,038 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,831 miles

leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,923 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R172 DPU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R172 DPU, 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 R172 DPU registered?

R172 DPU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R172 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 DPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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