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R694 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,162 mi
Last recorded69,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,162 miles

offside front suspention mounting pershid

offside outer sill covered with body filler

Fail 9 Sep 2008 69,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front suspention mounting pershid

offside outer sill covered with body filler

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,110 miles

offside front top shocker mounting pershid

offside outer sill covered with filler over dent

stearing rack slightly damp

Fail 12 Sep 2007 66,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front top shocker mounting pershid

offside outer sill covered with filler over dent

stearing rack slightly damp

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 61,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,070 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 57,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R694 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 50%.

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 R694 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 R694 VLO registered?

R694 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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