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R553 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,859 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,354 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,732 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,837 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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R553 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R553 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 R553 VLO registered?

R553 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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