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R61 MJU

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,651 mi
Last recorded79,651 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 MJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,651 miles

both rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

drivers window regulator faulty

front and rear suspension components slight rust

front anti roll bar bushes slightly perrishing

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight corrosion on front part of exhaust

slight engine oil leak

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Fail 28 Aug 2010 79,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

drivers window regulator faulty

front and rear suspension components slight rust

front anti roll bar bushes slightly perrishing

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight corrosion on front part of exhaust

slight engine oil leak

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,359 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,671 miles

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r seat belt stalk

Pass 11 Aug 2007 60,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 58,264 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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R61 MJU is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R61 MJU, 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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R61 MJU is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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