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R172 SLP

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,305 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,301 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,791 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,790 miles

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

Battery insecure

engine management light on at time of test

o/side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,191 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 16 Jan 2009 66,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,695 miles

Battery insecure

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine management light on

front and rear number plates fading and front plate cracked

nearside body damage

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2008 64,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

boot fully loaded

engine management light on

front and rear number plates fading and front plate cracked

nearside body damage

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2007 58,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 53,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SLP is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R172 SLP, 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 SLP registered?

R172 SLP is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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