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R492 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,527 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

osf track rod end rubber split

osf wheel speed sensor over active due to swelling in alloy casing found on road test will req abs sensor and bracket

rear flexi ferrules corroded ns and os

Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 52,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,240 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 50,240 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

b/pipes corroded/greased up

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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R492 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R492 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 R492 VLO registered?

R492 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R492 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 VLO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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