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R704 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,260 mi
Last recorded100,260 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,260 miles

condensation on offside headlamp lens

front number plate carrier cracked / damaged

underbody, suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 100,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal spongy

condensation on offside headlamp lens

front number plate carrier cracked / damaged

underbody, suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 66,370 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,501 miles

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

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

SUSPECT front brake pads wearing thin

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

high handbrake travel

long footbrake travel

Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,499 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

SUSPECT front brake pads wearing thin

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

high handbrake travel

long footbrake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,589 miles

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

nsr tyre wall perihing and damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,804 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 45,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R704 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R704 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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R704 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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