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R234 MTV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,152 mi
Last recorded51,152 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 MTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,152 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,768 miles

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

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

advise smell of fuel but no leak found

advise tyre pressures checked

Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise smell of fuel but no leak found

Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

coolant pipe under radiator corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

coolant pipe under radiator corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,866 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,515 miles

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

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

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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R234 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver 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 R234 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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R234 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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