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R215 XRB

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,556 mi
Last recorded18,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 XRB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,471 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,340 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 18,340 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 1,801 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,540 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,186 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n\s screen washer one jet blocked

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 XRB is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R215 XRB, 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 R215 XRB registered?

R215 XRB is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R215 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 XRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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