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R524 TLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,263 mi
Last recorded107,263 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 107,263 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

body damaged all round

f/ no plate det

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2010 99,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 99,434 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2009 90,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,829 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 84,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,998 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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R524 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red 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 R524 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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What year was R524 TLP registered?

R524 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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