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R472 TWG

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 TWG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,998 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 102,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,088 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded, nearside front and rear pipes.

front wiper arms, spindle bushes excessively worn.

nearside front suspension strut slightly corroded.

offside front anti-roll bar bush split.

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre worn inner tread 1.6mm.

rear no. plate faded.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded, nearside front and rear pipes.

front wiper arms, spindle bushes excessively worn.

nearside front suspension strut slightly corroded.

offside front anti-roll bar bush split.

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre worn inner tread 1.6mm.

rear no. plate faded.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 86,995 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in front wiper arm bushes.

power steering pipe excessively corroded.

slight front brake judder.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

power steering pipe slightly corroded [from resevoir]

slight leak offside inner driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 64,096 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 64,096 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn inner tread 1.6mm. tread depth.

rear view mirror not fittted.

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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R472 TWG is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc 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 R472 TWG, 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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R472 TWG is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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