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R173 XVM

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,937 mi
Last recorded45,937 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 XVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,306 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 45,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,339 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 42,609 miles

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

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

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 XVM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R173 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 R173 XVM registered?

R173 XVM is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R173 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 XVM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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