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R240 SLR

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 SLR
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 89,458 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

headlamp lenses in poor condition

nearside parking brake, slightly low effort

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,972 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,521 miles

Accelerator peddle slight hard to press.

Clutch peddle has slight side to side movement.

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes next to fuel tank.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,613 miles

Oil leak

accelerator cable stiff

front nearside seat not reclyning foward

slight damage to front number plate not effecting the letters

Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,565 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 64,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under engine trim insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,426 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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R240 SLR is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R240 SLR, 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 R240 SLR registered?

R240 SLR is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R240 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 SLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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