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R43 BPW

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 BPW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,431 miles

n/s/rear light lens repaired with tape

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear lens repaired with tape

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear lens repaired with tape

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,420 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 58,420 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,897 miles

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

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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R43 BPW is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R43 BPW, 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 R43 BPW registered?

R43 BPW is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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