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R256 EHO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 EHO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill area (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,627 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 47,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,815 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,815 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,148 miles

STRONG ADVISE NOISE IN ENGINE SUSPECT CAM BELT AREA CHACK SOON

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE NOISE IN ENGINE SUSPECT CAM BELT AREA CHACK SOON

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,246 miles

.. nearside front bumper damage

.. sections of exhaust getting rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,100 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,985 miles

. slight rattle/knocking in front suspention intermittant

.. tapping/clicking noise heard in engine on tick over

Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,983 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

. slight rattle/knocking in front suspention intermittant

.. tapping/clicking noise heard in engine on tick over

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,827 miles

...slight noise in cam belt area

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,144 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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R256 EHO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R256 EHO, 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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R256 EHO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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