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R173 GBD

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,788 mi
Last recorded81,788 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GBD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,552 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 71,552 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,159 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,542 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 59,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,361 miles

Rear silencer weak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,644 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,072 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

both nearside tyres cracking/perished

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,993 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,252 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,846 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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R173 GBD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R173 GBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R173 GBD registered?

R173 GBD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R173 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 GBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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