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R257 VLF

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,959 mi
Last recorded75,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 VLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,092 miles

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

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Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,999 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 49,999 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 47,157 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 44,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,676 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,179 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,176 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,402 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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R257 VLF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R257 VLF, 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 R257 VLF registered?

R257 VLF is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R257 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 VLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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