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R196 SLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,535 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,535 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,305 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,236 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,705 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,296 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 56,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 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 29 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 SLP registered?

R196 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R196 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 SLP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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