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R690 MJF

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,037 mi
Last recorded62,037 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 MJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light remains on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,550 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,343 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,343 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,484 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning light remains 'on'

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,722 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Oil leak all over engine bay

Windscreen has light scratches in drivers view (zone A)

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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R690 MJF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R690 MJF, 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 R690 MJF registered?

R690 MJF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R690 MJF safe to buy?

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