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R189 OTY

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 OTY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,898 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,797 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 43,797 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,955 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 40,932 miles

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

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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R189 OTY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R189 OTY, 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 R189 OTY registered?

R189 OTY is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R189 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 OTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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