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R425 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 138,939 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 138,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,934 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 14 Nov 2011 131,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 19 Nov 2010 123,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 123,783 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 114,864 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,864 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 105,617 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 105,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,783 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 94,742 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 80,260 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre tread worn unevan slightly

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
Full Daewoo Lanos reliability report

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R425 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R425 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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R425 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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