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R407 SWE

1997 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 SWE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag lamp on

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust downpipe flexible joint worn

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,583 miles

air bag lamp on

exhaust downpipe flexible joint worn

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,034 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 56,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,109 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 50,109 miles

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

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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R407 SWE is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R407 SWE, 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 R407 SWE registered?

R407 SWE is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R407 SWE safe to buy?

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