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R230 GYG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 GYG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,970 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 54,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,595 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 47,001 miles

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

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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R230 GYG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R230 GYG, 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 R230 GYG registered?

R230 GYG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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