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R59 JDF

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 JDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,465 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,436 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Jul 2008 40,436 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2005 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear brake reading slightly slow on operation

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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R59 JDF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R59 JDF, 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 R59 JDF registered?

R59 JDF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R59 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 JDF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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