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R908 TLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,028 mi
Last recorded43,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,028 miles

n/s/r door will not open

Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,110 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,356 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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R908 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R908 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 R908 TLP registered?

R908 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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