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R763 VLO

1997 Daewoo Lanos

Purple Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Lanos68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light

both rear brake backplates rusty

exhaust

nearside front tyre

nearside outer sill

offside front wing

offside headlight image poor

rear numberplate

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,494 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,104 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre sidewall

poor image o/s headlamp

washers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,715 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,707 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,997 miles

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

missfire on idle

Fail 20 Sep 2005 54,996 miles

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

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

engine missfire on tickover

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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R763 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos in Purple with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R763 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 R763 VLO registered?

R763 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R763 VLO safe to buy?

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