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R682 GNJ

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,016 miles

Airbag light on

Battery insecure

Beam images poor

Brake flexis showing surface corrosion and age

Chips in windscreen

Corrosion to exhaust

Distortion to offside front inner wheel rim

Front numberplate damaged

Handbrake travel

Metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion and age

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing and have low inner and outer edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and have stone damage

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Oil leaks

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Slight brake bind offside front

Slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Steering and suspension components corroded and aged

Wiper linkages worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,012 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Battery insecure

Beam images poor

Brake flexis showing surface corrosion and age

Chips in windscreen

Corrosion to exhaust

Distortion to offside front inner wheel rim

Front numberplate damaged

Handbrake travel

Metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion and age

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing and have low inner and outer edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and have stone damage

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Oil leaks

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Slight brake bind offside front

Slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Steering and suspension components corroded and aged

Wiper linkages worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,172 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both headlamps getting discoloured

Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,172 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamps getting discoloured

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,732 miles

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

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,732 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,392 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R682 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R682 GNJ, 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 R682 GNJ registered?

R682 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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