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R239 RER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 RER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,153 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 109,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,951 miles

exhaust front pipe will not last long

n/s/r outersill corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 103,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe will not last long

n/s/r outersill corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 96,564 miles

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

r/h & l/h front plastic wheel arch liners loose

Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,564 miles

r/h & l/h front plastic wheel arch liners loose

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,899 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 91,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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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R239 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red 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 R239 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 R239 RER registered?

R239 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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