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R237 XRB

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 XRB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,575 miles

both front to rear brake pipes badly fitted

center rear view mirror missing

offside front brake pipe badly fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,575 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes badly fitted

center rear view mirror missing

offside front brake pipe badly fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,826 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 71,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear view mirror missing. †brake fluid level low. †oil leaks. †front coil springs corroded. †front tyres worn low and uneven. †engine noisy.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear view mirror missing. †brake fluid level low. †oil leaks. †front coil springs corroded. †front tyres worn low and uneven. †engine noisy.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 61,782 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,782 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 56,368 miles

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

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

report handbrake travel high

report n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2005 56,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

REPORT N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REPORT O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

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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R237 XRB is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R237 XRB, 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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R237 XRB is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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