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R72 AFL

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,739 mi
Last recorded64,739 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 AFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,670 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,699 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,160 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,123 miles

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

front brake pads are worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,751 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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R72 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R72 AFL, 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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R72 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R72 AFL safe to buy?

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