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R459 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,335 mi
Last recorded121,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,095 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 84,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,918 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 57,944 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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R459 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R459 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 R459 VLO registered?

R459 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R459 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 VLO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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