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R557 KFH

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,876 mi
Last recorded64,876 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 KFH
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,926 miles

airbag light on

engine light on

o/s headlamp and n/s headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,296 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 54,345 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

bonnet cable insecure and fraying

exhaust system corroding

high level brake light not working if fitted

noise from auxilary belt area

o/s/f seatbelt buckle slightly sticking

slight movement in front track rod ends

slight movement in front upper attachments

slight oil around steering rack

unable to open boot

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,268 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch broken

drivers seat belt fraying slightly

exhaust system corodding

front wipers smearing screen slightly

high level brake light not working if fitted

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer and inner side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,895 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 49,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,595 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 48,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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R557 KFH is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R557 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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R557 KFH is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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