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R31 BTX

1997 Daewoo Lanos

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,022 mi
Last recorded77,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 BTX
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,155 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front & n/s/r roadwheels buckled

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

n/s/r brake binding

rear metal brakepipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2006 63,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front & n/s/r roadwheels buckled

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

n/s/r brake binding

rear metal brakepipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,685 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 8 Oct 2005 60,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 60,064 miles

Nearside 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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R31 BTX is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R31 BTX, 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 R31 BTX registered?

R31 BTX is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R31 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 BTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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