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R215 FNV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,141 mi
Last recorded51,141 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 FNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 51,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine breather pipe split

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

Pass 20 May 2011 51,141 miles

engine breather pipe split

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

Pass 24 May 2010 49,651 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 24 May 2010 49,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake back plates corroded

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 23 May 2009 48,507 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion across chassis and rear suspension

front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 48,507 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

corrosion across chassis and rear suspension

front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 47,666 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 29 May 2008 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 17 May 2007 46,968 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 46,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,183 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 46,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R215 FNV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R215 FNV, 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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R215 FNV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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