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R225 OWO

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,437 mi
Last recorded85,437 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 OWO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,437 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minnor gear oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

wipers mechanism worn

wipers worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,180 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front washer operated by switch for rear washers ok for test

headlamp lenses have started to deteriorate [patern poor when tested]

o/s/f wiper spindle badly worn but currently clearing screen attention required

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front washer operated by switch for rear washers ok for test

headlamp lenses have started to deteriorate [patern poor when tested]

o/s/f wiper spindle badly worn but currently clearing screen attention required

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,246 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,246 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs corroded + worn low.

Near side wiper arm slightly insecure.

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,862 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

wipers mechanism worn

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

wipers mechanism worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 77,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre 2.5mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front Tyre 2.5mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm And Perishing (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,694 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,462 miles

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 67,526 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 67,526 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

general muddy under nith

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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R225 OWO is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R225 OWO, 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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R225 OWO is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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