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R178 SLP

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,988 miles

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

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

both sides front brake pads wearing thin .

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator fading to white

offside front metal brake pipe & front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard .

offside rear & nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corrodded

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is excessively deteriorated .

Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,988 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both sides front brake pads wearing thin .

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator fading to white

offside front metal brake pipe & front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard .

offside rear & nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corrodded

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is excessively deteriorated .

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,580 miles

battery clamp missing

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

car starting to smoke

engine oil leaks

front brake discs starting to wear

front drop link rubbers starting to crack

front n/plate cracked and backing starting to pill away from plate

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall

o/s/f wheel cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,477 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,477 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,036 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 39,968 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,243 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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R178 SLP is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R178 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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R178 SLP is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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