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R233 VLD

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,531 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers weak

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged/perished

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers weak

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged/perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,865 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension top strut mounts perished ; slight damage fuel tank ;

front no plate damaged;

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front suspension strut top mounts perished ;slight damage fuel tank ;

front no plate damaged ;

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,660 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,623 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,321 miles

both rear tyres 0mm on both edges + perishing badly

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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R233 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,585 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 R233 VLD, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R233 VLD registered?

R233 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R233 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 VLD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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