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R983 AKV

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 AKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,804 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2008 73,804 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2008 73,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

washer pipe union under bonnet leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 57,970 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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R983 AKV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R983 AKV, 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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R983 AKV is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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