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R372 EKN

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 EKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,610 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 63,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,109 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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R372 EKN is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R372 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 R372 EKN registered?

R372 EKN is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R372 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 EKN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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