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R552 KFH

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 KFH
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,618 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 65,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,614 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,253 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,253 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,761 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

en gine breather pipe split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,627 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,627 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,858 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,858 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,368 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 32,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,015 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 30,014 miles

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

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

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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R552 KFH is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R552 KFH, 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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R552 KFH is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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