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R905 TLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,578 mi
Last recorded61,578 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,389 miles

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

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

nearside front disk scored on the outer face

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,999 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,609 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 31,609 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,333 miles

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

both front ABS sensors starting to touch driveshaft joints

Fail 13 Jan 2006 29,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R905 TLP 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 70%.

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 R905 TLP, 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 R905 TLP registered?

R905 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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