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R370 EKN

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 EKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,801 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,826 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,809 miles

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

n/s wiper blade slightly split but clearing windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,364 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,995 miles

both front indicators slightly faded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,913 miles

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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R370 EKN 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 85.7%.

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 R370 EKN, 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 R370 EKN registered?

R370 EKN is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R370 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 EKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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