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R221 RER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 RER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,796 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 40,795 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,688 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 39,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,090 miles

both front tyres soon

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres soon

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,029 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,593 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 30,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 25,512 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 25,512 miles

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

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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R221 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R221 RER, 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 R221 RER registered?

R221 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R221 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 RER shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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