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R218 VLD

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,663 mi
Last recorded27,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,663 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 27,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 27,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,425 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 25,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,893 miles

airbag light

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,426 miles

S.R.S. warning light on indicating a fault.

Fail 21 Apr 2012 23,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

S.R.S. warning light on indicating a fault.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,984 miles

srs light on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,952 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,623 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,515 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 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R218 VLD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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