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R174 AFL

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 AFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 115,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 115,301 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front ABS ring rubbing against ABS sensor.

Offside and nearside front headlight lenses glazed, headlight beam pattern poor.

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 114,777 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear number plate bulb flickered once.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/rear tyre age cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/rear tyre age cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 114,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/side rear tyre age cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,668 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

back box in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,158 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 107,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 106,778 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust support bracket corroded off but still secure

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and weak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,770 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 100,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,399 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,399 miles

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

BRAKE READINGS LOW. !ONLY JUST PASSED! ADVISE FULL BRAKE CHECK

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,172 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 81,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,876 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 76,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 70,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 64,768 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 64,768 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R174 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R174 AFL, 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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R174 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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