1998 Daewoo Lanos 1.6L Petrol · R268 EKV
1998 Daewoo Lanos (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 48,674 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2019.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO LANOS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R268 EKV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2018
- 48,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R268 EKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Daewoo Lanos (R268 EKV) between February 2006 and April 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R268 EKV Mileage History
- 07/02/200627,062 mi
- 04/04/200727,943 mi+881 mi
- 08/04/200829,598 mi+1,655 mi
- 08/04/200930,945 mi+1,347 mi
- 15/04/201031,811 mi+866 mi
- 15/04/201031,811 mi
- 14/04/201132,506 mi+695 mi
- 14/04/201233,156 mi+650 mi
- 14/04/201233,156 mi
- 13/04/201335,763 mi+2,607 mi
- 17/03/201439,018 mi+3,255 mi
- 27/03/201542,027 mi+3,009 mi
- 06/04/201644,971 mi+2,944 mi
- 06/04/201644,971 mi
- 03/04/201746,900 mi+1,929 mi
- 05/04/201848,674 mi+1,774 mi
Average of roughly 1,778 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daewoo Daewoo Lanos
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Subframe Mounting Point and Floorpan Seam CorrosionSerious
Exposed underside sheet metal around the front subframe anchor bolts, rear trailing arm attachment brackets, and floorpan seams suffers from advanced rust perforation under UK winter road salt exposure. The thin factory primer and sealant crack over time, allowing moisture to wick between welded body seams. Corrosion progresses unseen until structural rigidity is severely compromised, resulting in immediate MOT test failure and requiring substantial fabricated steel repair plates.
- Rear Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder SeizureModerate
The hydraulic wheel cylinders inside the rear drum brake assemblies are prone to internal corrosion and fluid weeping past rubber piston seals. Over time, road salt and brake dust cause the internal pistons to seize inside their cast iron bores. This causes the rear brake shoes to drag continuously against the drums, overheating the rear hubs, accelerating shoe friction lining wear, creating uneven handbrake holding, and failing MOT brake roller tests.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Thermal BreakdownModerate
The magnetic crankshaft position sensor mounted low on the engine block adjacent to the front crankshaft pulley is exposed to extreme thermal cycling from the exhaust system. As the internal fine copper windings degrade, thermal expansion breaks electrical continuity when the engine bay reaches full operating temperature. This causes sudden engine cutting out while driving, extended starter motor cranking on warm restart, and check engine lamp illumination.
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