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R903 SBY

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 SBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,805 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,805 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,723 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 51,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 39,204 miles

Handbrake travel very high.

Fail 4 Feb 2006 39,204 miles

Handbrake travel very high.

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

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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R903 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R903 SBY, 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 R903 SBY registered?

R903 SBY is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R903 SBY safe to buy?

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