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R847 XRJ

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 XRJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 88,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriated

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,234 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 May 2012 82,187 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,186 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,097 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,842 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 62,832 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,525 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 38,155 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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R847 XRJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R847 XRJ, 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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R847 XRJ is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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