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R62 AFL

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 AFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

airbag light on

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

o/s/f wiperblade slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,495 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS POOR.

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 63,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,978 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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R62 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red 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 R62 AFL, 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 R62 AFL registered?

R62 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R62 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 AFL 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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