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R176 TLC

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,866 mi
Last recorded50,866 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 TLC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 50,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,661 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,661 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,361 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 41,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Center rear view mirror not attached to screen.

Exterior of vehicle has lots of Dents, Scratches, Body damage.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front number plate cracked. †Rear number plate starting to work loose.

Lots of small cuts in N/S/F outer side wall.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Small misting of PAS fluid on resivoir.

Pass 19 May 2006 37,294 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 37,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

centre stop lamp inoperative.

nearside rear tyre worn 1.6mm outer tread.

offside front lower ball joint boot split.

power steering pipe from resevoir corroded.

rear view mirror missing.

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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R176 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R176 TLC, 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 R176 TLC registered?

R176 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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