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R714 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 82,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 70,145 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 70,138 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 64,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,776 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,858 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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R714 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R714 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 R714 VLO registered?

R714 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R714 VLO safe to buy?

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