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R991 BTG

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,130 mi
Last recorded62,130 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 BTG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 62,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,396 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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R991 BTG is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R991 BTG, 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 R991 BTG registered?

R991 BTG is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R991 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 BTG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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