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R466 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,582 mi
Last recorded89,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,582 miles

Interior mirror missing

Nearside & offside outer sills rusty

Offsidde outer cv boot leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,580 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Interior mirror missing

Nearside & offside outer sills rusty

Offsidde outer cv boot leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,015 miles

all brake pipes except o/s rear corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,014 miles

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

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

all brake pipes except o/s rear corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 69,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,011 miles

same as original test

Fail 20 Jun 2007 64,010 miles

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

front & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 58,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R466 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R466 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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R466 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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