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R246 AAF

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,551 mi
Last recorded112,551 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 AAF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 112,551 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 104,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion forming in places under vehicle

vacuum pipe on inlet manifold split

various light dents and scratches

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,987 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion forming in places under vehicle

vacuum pipe on inlet manifold split

various light dents and scratches

Fail 23 Jan 2010 101,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers split

engine breather pipe collapsed

offside number plate lamp came on with a tap

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2010 101,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers split

engine breather pipe collapsed

offside number plate lamp came on with a tap

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2009 96,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 96,418 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

auxiliary drive belts cracking and noisy

coolant low

Pass 19 Jan 2008 92,863 miles

raidator in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2007 84,972 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 84,972 miles

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

front tyres getting close to limit

n/s/f sidelight dim in operation

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

surface corrosion of underbonnet metal brake pipes

surface corrosion power steering pipes

surface corrosion visable sections of metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2006 73,237 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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R246 AAF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R246 AAF, 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.

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R246 AAF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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