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R502 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,911 mi
Last recorded45,911 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,907 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 42,162 miles

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

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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R502 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R502 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 R502 VLO registered?

R502 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R502 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 VLO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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