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R689 GNJ

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 GNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,088 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,276 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,664 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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R689 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R689 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 R689 GNJ registered?

R689 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R689 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R689 GNJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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