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R456 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Engine misfire and rattle at top end

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side rear service brake shows a low performance effort.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,104 miles

3Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

O/S/R Service brake reading low

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,035 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Service brake reading low

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,706 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,547 miles

centre rear high level stop lamp,red lens not fitted and showing white light to rear.have disconnected/removed bulb.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,017 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,017 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag warning lamp on.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front suspension struts show slight play.

off side front service brake shows run-out.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering rack shows slight play.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,119 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front wiper judder/smearing screen.

near side rear tyre shows a deep split at the tread.

off and near side front brake discs lipped.

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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R456 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R456 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 R456 VLO registered?

R456 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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