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R205 VEG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,167 mi
Last recorded41,167 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 VEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,831 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,054 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 34,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R205 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R205 VEG, 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 R205 VEG registered?

R205 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R205 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 VEG shows 6 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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