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R271 MTN

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 MTN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 150,115 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 137,985 miles

Offside rear door check strap broke

Fail 13 Jan 2009 137,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear door check strap broke

Pass 14 Jan 2008 128,061 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front power steering pipes rusty

grease leak around nearside front outer cv boot

light scratching on windscreen

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 11 Jan 2007 117,007 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chips in windscreen

slight warp on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2007 117,007 miles

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

chips in windscreen

slight warp on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2006 108,139 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 108,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake lines corroded

crack in nearside foglamp

oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

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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R271 MTN is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R271 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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What year was R271 MTN registered?

R271 MTN is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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