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R378 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,655 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,639 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 89,638 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 86,678 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,505 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,328 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 61,284 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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R378 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R378 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 R378 VLO registered?

R378 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R378 VLO safe to buy?

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