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FJ51 VTM

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,986 mi
Last recorded59,986 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VTM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,553 miles

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

chip in zone a borderline

corrosion on main brake pipes too rear flexis borderline

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre side wall borderline

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,762 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,858 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FJ51 VTM is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 FJ51 VTM, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 VTM registered?

FJ51 VTM is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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