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R208 VLD

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,865 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,358 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge 185.60.14

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,358 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge 185.60.14

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,717 miles

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

top engine, oil breather split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,387 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear upper shock bushes worn

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracked on side wall

poss p/steering leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre low tread and worn badly on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,936 miles

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,300 miles

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

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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R208 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R208 VLD, 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 R208 VLD registered?

R208 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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