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R255 SLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,623 mi
Last recorded85,623 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,623 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 85,623 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,427 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,613 miles

Air bag light on dash, Front wiper blades worn, Chips in front screen.

Strongly adv, Both front tyres close to legal limit, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Oil leak, Damp around steering rack, Tracking check, o/s/f head lamp glass worn, o/s/r tyre aged and cracked,

Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,613 miles

Air bag light on dash, Front wiper blades worn, Chips in front screen.

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Strongly adv, Both front tyres close to legal limit, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Oil leak, Damp around steering rack, Tracking check, o/s/f head lamp glass worn, o/s/r tyre aged and cracked,

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,594 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,436 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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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R255 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R255 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.

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What year was R255 SLP registered?

R255 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R255 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 SLP 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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