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R453 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,882 mi
Last recorded43,882 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,627 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 40,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 40,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,563 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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R453 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R453 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 R453 VLO registered?

R453 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R453 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 VLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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