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R279 RER

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 RER
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,234 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise airbag light

advise nearside & offside rear tyres

advise offside front top suspension mount bush

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,406 miles

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(2.6.2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearing

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifferent throughout the operating range

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(7.1.1)(2.7.2a)The nearside rear exhaust silencer is fouling the shock absorber case

(8.2.1c)The nearside wiper blade length is considered to be close to the smallest permissible length for adequate view through the swept area of the windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,406 miles

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(2.6.2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearing

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifferent throughout the operating range

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(7.1.1)(2.7.2a)The nearside rear exhaust silencer is fouling the shock absorber case

(8.2.1c)The nearside wiper blade length is considered to be close to the smallest permissible length for adequate view through the swept area of the windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,506 miles

(3.5.1f)the front offside outer brake pad is wearing thin which may soon require renewal

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,506 miles

(3.5.1f)the front offside outer brake pad is wearing thin which may soon require renewal

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,471 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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R279 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R279 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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R279 RER is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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