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GN03 LPJ

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,021 mi
Last recorded49,021 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LPJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,021 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,021 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,376 miles

rear nearside /offside metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,376 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear nearside /offside metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,051 miles

Both front Wiper Blades Split.

Coolant Leak From Thermostat Housing.

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish.

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,051 miles

Both front Wiper Blades Split.

Coolant Leak From Thermostat Housing.

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,790 miles

Both Front Fog Lights Not Working.

Engine Management Light Staying On.

N/S/F Outer Arch Lower Bolts Missing.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,790 miles

Both Front Fog Lights Not Working.

Engine Management Light Staying On.

N/S/F Outer Arch Lower Bolts Missing.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,314 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

long travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,848 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 17,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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GN03 LPJ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 GN03 LPJ, 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 23 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN03 LPJ registered?

GN03 LPJ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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