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R345 GYJ

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 GYJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,567 miles

air bag light on!! EML light on !!

Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,799 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,217 miles

slight handbrake lever travel

airbag warning light staying on

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes cracking and splitting

both front foglights lenses cracked and holed

front brake pads approximately 60-70% worn

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on the inner and outer sidewalls

rear brake hoses ferrels rusty and detetiorating

surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2007 58,454 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,245 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

near side rear seat belt starting to fray

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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R345 GYJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R345 GYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 GYJ registered?

R345 GYJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R345 GYJ safe to buy?

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