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R955 TLP

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 TLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 122,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 122,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 106,035 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2007 98,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,513 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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R955 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R955 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 R955 TLP registered?

R955 TLP is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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