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R217 VEG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 VEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,561 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fuel pipes corroding

Headlight lenses styarting to discolour

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Airbag warning light on

Fuel pipes corroding

Headlight lenses styarting to discolour

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,806 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,460 miles

N/S WIPER

RAD CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,460 miles

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

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

N/S WIPER

RAD CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,091 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,810 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R217 VEG, 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 R217 VEG registered?

R217 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R217 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 VEG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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