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R231 RER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 RER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 102,717 miles

exhaust flexi section is leaking slightly

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight tightness in steering lock to lock

Fail 30 Oct 2009 102,717 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi section is leaking slightly

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight tightness in steering lock to lock

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,481 miles

n/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2008 95,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2007 87,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,030 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 78,030 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s/r lens slightly cracked not showing any white light to rear of vehicle

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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R231 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R231 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 R231 RER registered?

R231 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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