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R248 VEG

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,194 mi
Last recorded53,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 VEG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion throughout under vehicle non excessive except failures

exhaust front flexy deteriorated on outter

gearbox mounting slight play

power steering pipes slightly corroded but could do with attention in near future

subframe corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion throughout under vehicle non excessive except failures

exhaust front flexy deteriorated on outter

gearbox mounting slight play

power steering pipes slightly corroded but could do with attention in near future

subframe corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,863 miles

front antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 52,862 miles

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

front antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,688 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,595 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,591 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 48,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,786 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 38,783 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 36,719 miles

back box very badly corroded but not blowing

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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R248 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R248 VEG, 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 R248 VEG registered?

R248 VEG is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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