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R218 VEG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 VEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 103,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 100,458 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,251 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 95,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2006 77,973 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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R218 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R218 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.

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What year was R218 VEG registered?

R218 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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