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R261 RER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 RER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2010 107,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust chafing on nearside rear shock absorber

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front and rear brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front anti roll bar link chafing on strut

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Suspect wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 100,180 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,771 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 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 80%.

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 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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R261 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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