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R526 SLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 SLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,464 miles

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 28 Nov 2008 60,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,374 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside outer sill slight damage

nearside rear door slight damage

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking and tread wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,361 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside outer sill slight damage

nearside rear door damaged

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking and tread wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,973 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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R526 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R526 SLP, 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 R526 SLP registered?

R526 SLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R526 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 SLP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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