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R721 GNJ

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,021 mi
Last recorded155,021 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 GNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 155,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 136,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

hand brake lever hard to pull up

Fail 28 Sep 2007 136,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 136,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 130,369 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2006 130,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2005 120,701 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 120,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R721 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R721 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 R721 GNJ registered?

R721 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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