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R751 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,819 mi
Last recorded54,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,819 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,865 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 48,765 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,773 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,247 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 19 Oct 2010 43,246 miles

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 front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,236 miles

rear tyres perished and split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,118 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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R751 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R751 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 R751 VLO registered?

R751 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R751 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 VLO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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