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R243 XBA

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 XBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,021 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,942 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded but not weakened

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pipe corroding and bent out of shape at flexi hose

Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,281 miles

Both front strut top mountings deteriorated and bonding starting to break away

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front strut top mountings deteriorated and bonding starting to break away

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,886 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced and NS binding slightly

Front strut top mountings deteriorating and bonding slightly split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,231 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexible hoses corroding

Football logo (no text) shadowed onto front no.plate background and be be considered illegal for road use

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,008 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fuel tank dented

Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,439 miles

All metal brake pipes surface corroded

NS pads approaching end of useful wear life

Slight weep from PAS rack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 58,097 miles

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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R243 XBA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R243 XBA, 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 R243 XBA registered?

R243 XBA is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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