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R283 SLR

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 SLR
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 100,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,649 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,649 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,215 miles

o/s/f abs switch is damaged.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,586 miles

N/s/r brake is binding slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,586 miles

N/s/r brake is binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,706 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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R283 SLR is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 R283 SLR, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R283 SLR registered?

R283 SLR is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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