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R369 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 126,613 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 116,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,462 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 108,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,519 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe along front under radiator (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,046 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,090 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 102,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,465 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,041 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 94,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 91,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 89,323 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 87,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 83,530 miles

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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R369 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 R369 VLO, 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 R369 VLO registered?

R369 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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