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R290 MDV

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,459 mi
Last recorded118,459 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 MDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Front headlamp lens poor condition

Offside Front headlamp lens poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2015 118,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Front headlamp lens poor condition

Offside Front headlamp lens poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,159 miles

Corrosion to sills.

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 117,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to sills.

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to sills & brake pipes @ front.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 115,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,977 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 114,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear number plate lamp dull

nearside screen wash aim poor

rear number plate dark patch!

Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,059 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 111,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,437 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 108,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,566 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 90,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 61,519 miles

both front indecators slightjy white

both front tyres on limit

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer

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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R290 MDV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R290 MDV, 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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R290 MDV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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