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R212 MTV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 MTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,635 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 73,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 637,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,738 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,819 miles

Air bag warning light constantly illuminated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,822 miles

nearside handbrake performance slightly down

offside front tyre on limit and nearside close to limit

play both track rod ends

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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R212 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red 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 R212 MTV, 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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R212 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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