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R661 BKV

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 BKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 106,194 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,376 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,521 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 85,745 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 85,740 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,444 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG ILLUMINATION (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,789 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 74,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,208 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,827 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,392 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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R661 BKV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R661 BKV, 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 R661 BKV registered?

R661 BKV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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