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R217 DPU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,033 mi
Last recorded78,033 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 DPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 78,033 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

headlamp lenses starting to discolor

offside front tyre wearing low

slight corrosion on exhaust and rubber mountings starting to perish

Fail 10 May 2016 78,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

headlamp lenses starting to discolor

offside front tyre wearing low

slight corrosion on exhaust and rubber mountings starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2015 75,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front suspension top mounts perished

offside front outer cv gaitor greasy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2015 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 9 May 2014 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Suspension mount under bonnet, top of wing area deteriorating.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2014 73,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Suspension mount under bonnet, top of wing area deteriorating.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 70,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 70,681 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 68,370 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 68,370 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 66,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 66,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 63,719 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

W/PUMP SEEMS TOO BE LEAKING.....NOISE FROM CAMBELT AREA REQS FULL INSPECTION

Fail 14 May 2010 63,719 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

W/PUMP SEEMS TOO BE LEAKING.....NOISE FROM CAMBELT AREA REQS FULL INSPECTION

Fail 19 May 2009 60,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

limited reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,636 miles

some warpage in front discs

Fail 18 Jan 2006 51,568 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,568 miles

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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R217 DPU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R217 DPU, 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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R217 DPU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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