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R352 MDV

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,673 mi
Last recorded56,673 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 MDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,673 miles

bodywork damage

brake fluid leval low

coolant pipe across lower cross member heavly corroding and wet

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside rear light unit

engine breather split

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

front flexy joint of exhaust breaking up

minor exhaust blow at joint centre to rear

nearside front ABS ring has shine mark all the way around it

nearside front headlamp glass fading

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

nearside front wheel bearing noisey found on road test

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight play to steering column

slight smear from both front wiperblades

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bodywork damage

brake fluid leval low

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside rear light unit

engine breather split

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

front flexy joint of exhaust breaking up

minor exhaust blow at joint centre to rear

nearside front ABS ring has shine mark all the way around it

nearside front headlamp glass fading

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight play to steering column

slight smear from both front wiperblades

Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all wiper blades split

body and paintwork damage to various areas

coolant leak from water pump area

front number plate damage

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2011 52,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak from water pump area

front number plate damage

power steering pipes corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all wiper blades split

body and paintwork damage to various areas

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all wiper blades split

coolant leak from water pump area

front number plate damaged

paintwork damage to various areas

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body and paint work damage

both front wiper blades split

power steering pipes corroding

water in offside headlamp, not affecting image or output

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,768 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

condensation in offside headlamp

damage to nearside rear light lens

paintwork damage

Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

condensation in offside headlamp

damage to nearside rear light lens

paintwork damage

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,755 miles

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

condension on offside headlight

offside rear tyre cracks on tread

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 32,074 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracks on tread pattern

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2005 26,270 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

both front indecators starting to show white light

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

corrosion to power steering pipes

damage to nearside wheel rim

master level low

slight dampness around power steering rack

stronge adv on exhaust back box slight blow corroded and weak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,270 miles

battery insecure

both front indecators starting to show white light

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

corrosion to power steering pipes

damage to nearside wheel rim

master level low

slight dampness around power steering rack

stronge adv on exhaust back box slight blow corroded and weak

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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R352 MDV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R352 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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R352 MDV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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