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R443 TLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sill Panel Corrodded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,947 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sill Panel Corrodded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,360 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush all bushes n/s and o/s starting to perish (2.5.B.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

all rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded front both (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front headlight hazzy

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,277 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,515 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,341 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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R443 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver 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 R443 TLP, 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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R443 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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