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R245 SLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear vwiper blade torn

Fail 30 Nov 2006 83,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear vwiper blade torn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 72,920 miles

Battery is wrong type for vehicle and is hitting bonnet, clamp is damaging one filler plug

Engine oil level high

Front registration plate cracked (not affecting lettering)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2005 72,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Battery is wrong type for the vehicle and is hitting bonnet, clamp is damaging one filler plug

Engine oil well above MAX level

Front registration plate cracked (not affecting lettering)

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

O/S/F seatbelt twisted

Rear wiper blade torn

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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R245 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 R245 SLP, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R245 SLP registered?

R245 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R245 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 SLP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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