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R289 KPG

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 KPG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,583 miles

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads low

front indicators getting white

n/s headlamp beam image poor

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 2 Jun 2009 99,583 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads low

front indicators getting white

n/s headlamp beam image poor

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 29 May 2008 96,330 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 92,466 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

O/S/F screen vizer broken

Rear no plate poor

Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,643 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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R289 KPG is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R289 KPG, 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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R289 KPG is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R289 KPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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