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R265 AKU

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,114 mi
Last recorded44,114 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 AKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 44,114 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,439 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,428 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,448 miles

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

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

both front leg top bearings deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pas pipes corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,182 miles

both front tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,264 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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R265 AKU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R265 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R265 AKU registered?

R265 AKU is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R265 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 AKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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