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R261 DAH

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,799 mi
Last recorded136,799 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 DAH
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2009 136,799 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper motor damaged causing play at wiper blade.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 133,050 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 128,950 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tyres

both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on tread

nearside rear brake pipe from flex to backplate

slight exhaust blow on front pipe flexes

Pass 7 Apr 2006 123,876 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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R261 DAH is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R261 DAH, 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 R261 DAH registered?

R261 DAH is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R261 DAH safe to buy?

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