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R370 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,713 mi
Last recorded87,713 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,713 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,715 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,611 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 75,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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R370 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R370 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 R370 VLO registered?

R370 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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