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R218 GBD

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,170 mi
Last recorded101,170 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 GBD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 101,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,752 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine running rough on idle

o/s washer jet not working

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine running rough on idle

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,541 miles

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

both front indicators whitish

both front metal brake pipes in poor condition

both rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

brake pipes arround fuel tank in poor condition

engine light illuminated

idle speed irratic ok at emission test

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn very low

surface corrosion on front discs

Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,541 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front indicators whitish

both front metal brake pipes in poor condition

both rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

brake pipes arround fuel tank in poor condition

engine light illuminated

idle speed irratic ok at emission test

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn very low

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,880 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,752 miles

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

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

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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R218 GBD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R218 GBD, 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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R218 GBD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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