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R509 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,349 mi
Last recorded49,349 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,349 miles

Air bag lamp on.

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag lamp on.

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,076 miles

Air bag lamp staying on.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag lamp staying on.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,546 miles

Air bag lamp staying on.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,546 miles

Air bag lamp staying on.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,765 miles

Air bag lamp on.

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

Engine management lamp on.

Offside rear tyre splitting on treaded area.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 45,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 45,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R509 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R509 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 R509 VLO registered?

R509 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R509 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 VLO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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