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R233 ALA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,913 mi
Last recorded75,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 ALA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,913 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust poor

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,379 miles

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

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

N/S/F wing cover insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle bodywork has accident damage

Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flexi sections in poor condition.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front no plate in poor condition.

N/s front c/v boot perished.

N/s front tyre wearing on edges.

Rear tyres perished.

Signs of slight PAS fluid leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,750 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Front no plate damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Front no plate damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,477 miles

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

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

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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R233 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R233 ALA, 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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R233 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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