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R277 VLF

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 VLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light staying on

front number plate slighty cracked buy readable

n/s/f outer c/v boot slighty prashed

Fail 3 Nov 2012 45,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light staying on

front number plate slighty cracked buy readable

n/s/f outer c/v boot slighty prashed

Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,855 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,617 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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R277 VLF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R277 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 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 R277 VLF registered?

R277 VLF is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R277 VLF safe to buy?

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