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R179 SLP

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,982 mi
Last recorded72,982 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,941 miles

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear door drop glass will not stay up

wiper wheel boxes in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear door drop glass will not stay up

wiper wheel boxes in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,864 miles

offside wiper catches bonnet due to worn spindle

Fail 16 Jan 2009 66,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside door mirror missing

offside wiper catches bonnet due to worn spindle

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,377 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 56,374 miles

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

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

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

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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R179 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 50%.

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 R179 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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What year was R179 SLP registered?

R179 SLP is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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