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R892 BAE

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 BAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,082 miles

coolant? leak

corrosion:- both rear metal brake pipes, offside front metal brake pipe, both rear brake backplates

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant? leak

corrosion:- both rear metal brake pipes, offside front metal brake pipe, both rear brake backplates

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty & holed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,966 miles

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

brake back plates rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake back plates rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes

oil leak

rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes

oil leak

rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,245 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,889 miles

nearside rear door

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

nearside rear spring rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear door

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

nearside rear spring rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,237 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 44,237 miles

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

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

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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R892 BAE is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R892 BAE, 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 R892 BAE registered?

R892 BAE is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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