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R196 PER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 PER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,123 miles

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

TOO EARLY FOR CREDIT

Fail 3 Aug 2009 65,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

TOO EARLY FOR CREDIT

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,150 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,146 miles

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,035 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

little reserve travel on park brake

Fail 24 Aug 2007 55,987 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,871 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 49,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,582 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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R196 PER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R196 PER, 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 R196 PER registered?

R196 PER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R196 PER safe to buy?

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