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R870 YPU

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,569 mi
Last recorded123,569 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 YPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 123,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,460 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

wiper arm worn

Fail 13 Jan 2009 111,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag fault light lit

battery needs attention/changing

both rear and nearside front coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are nearing the limits of wear

evidence of slight brake judder on both front wheels

exhaust system is corroded

horn needs attention

offside sill has been damaged

possible leak on offside of steering rack

slight contamination on front number plate

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front seat

upper bodywork is damaged

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts etc

windowscreen washers need cleaning

Fail 12 May 2008 111,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 97,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2004 90,847 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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R870 YPU is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R870 YPU, 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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R870 YPU is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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