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R262 MTN

1998 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,984 mi
Last recorded66,984 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 MTN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres wearing on raised edges

front number plate cracked

nearside front fog light lense danaged

offside front and both rear tyres deteriated

Fail 9 Mar 2013 66,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres wearing on raised edges

front number plate cracked

nearside front fog light lense danaged

offside front and both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 25 Feb 2012 60,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,299 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,478 miles

non standard petrol cap fitted but seals ok

Fail 7 Mar 2009 44,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,030 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,494 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 35,426 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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R262 MTN is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R262 MTN, 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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R262 MTN is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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