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R260 RER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,245 mi
Last recorded57,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 RER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,194 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 54,194 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 49,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine breather pipe adrift

front brake discs worn (unable to see brake pads)

front suspension top mounts starting to split

horn works but a bit quiet

nsr wheel binding slightly

osf tyre low tread on outer edge

slight freeplay in offside wiper arm

slight freeplay in steering mechanism

Fail 14 Nov 2005 49,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front seats have freeplay in base

engine breather pipe adrift

ft brake discs worn efficiencies ok

horn works but volume is low

os & ns front top suspension mountings starting to split

osf tyre low tread outer edge

osf wiper mechanism worn/freeplay

steering rack has slight freeplay in mountings

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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R260 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R260 RER, 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 R260 RER registered?

R260 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R260 RER safe to buy?

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