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R216 YLA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 YLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2010 87,928 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 87,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 81,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 81,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in front wiper linkage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in front wiper linkage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 61,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside wiper arm hits bonnet

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,955 miles

offside wiper arm hits bonnet

rear brakes may need attention

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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R216 YLA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R216 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R216 YLA registered?

R216 YLA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R216 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 YLA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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