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R951 TLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,518 mi
Last recorded139,518 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,518 miles

both sills are rusting at front

head light lenses starting to craze

Fail 27 Oct 2011 139,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both sills are rusting at front

head light lenses starting to craze

Pass 9 Dec 2010 133,617 miles

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

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

both sills are rusted at front

Fail 6 Dec 2010 133,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both sills are rusted at front

Pass 24 Nov 2009 128,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 122,711 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 122,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 113,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 107,054 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 107,054 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 101,245 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 101,245 miles

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

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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R951 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R951 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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R951 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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