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R308 SLR

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,298 mi
Last recorded54,298 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 SLR
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

evidence of battery leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,808 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,805 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,562 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,943 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

childseats fitted in rear

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,723 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Pass 1 Oct 2005 25,383 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R TYRE †CORROSION TO BACK BOX †ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

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

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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R308 SLR is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R308 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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R308 SLR is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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