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R378 SLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,801 mi
Last recorded157,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 157,801 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 157,671 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 154,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 154,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 144,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 131,840 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low of tread on inner edges

slight play in upper steering column

surface corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2008 131,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low of tread on inner edges

slight play in upper steering column

surface corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2007 118,704 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play and knocking from upper steering column

Fail 13 Feb 2007 118,704 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play and knocking from upper steering column

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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R378 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R378 SLP, 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 R378 SLP registered?

R378 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R378 SLP safe to buy?

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