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R230 MTV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 MTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,589 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,589 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,736 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front headlamp

offside front headlamp

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp

offside front headlamp

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

airbag warning on

front brake discs wearing

nearside front door mirror

offside front wiper arm wheel box

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

airbag warning on

front brake discs wearing

nearside front door mirror

offside front wiper arm wheel box

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,035 miles

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

headlamp lens discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 60,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 56,814 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 56,814 miles

Front 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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R230 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R230 MTV, 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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R230 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R230 MTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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