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R498 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,232 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,917 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 55,794 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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R498 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R498 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R498 VLO registered?

R498 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R498 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 VLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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