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R186 FJN

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 FJN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,975 miles

front and rear brake imbalance high

small split in o/s front lower ball joint

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,975 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake imbalance high

small split in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,101 miles

small split in n/s track rod end

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,101 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre cracking

small split in n/s track rod end

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,740 miles

fuel tank area corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint slight leak

front (lower) fuel pipe corroding

fuel tank corroding

nearside rear tyre flat?

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

offside rear (out-rigger post) distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,563 miles

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint slight leak

front (lower) fuel pipe corroding

fuel tank corroding

nearside rear tyre flat?

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

offside rear (out-rigger post) distorted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,095 miles

both front headlamps poor condition

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint poor (slight leak).

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,042 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,041 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,735 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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R186 FJN is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R186 FJN, 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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R186 FJN is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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