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R725 BHB

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,568 mi
Last recorded107,568 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 BHB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 107,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe next too fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both off side and near side foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,588 miles

interior mirror missing

srs light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,582 miles

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

interior mirror missing

srs light on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,059 miles

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 12 Oct 2010 59,721 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear coil springs

exhaust system corroded

p.s.r gaiter damp

play in o/s/f track rod end when weight is on vehicle

rear washer not working

slight play in steerint column

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,100 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

rear washer not working

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,529 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2007 54,674 miles

air bag light on

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,749 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,041 miles

air bag light staying on

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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R725 BHB is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R725 BHB, 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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R725 BHB is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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