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V253 FHU

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,674 mi
Last recorded123,674 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 FHU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 123,674 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 123,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 115,186 miles

idle a bit fast

Fail 6 Feb 2012 115,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

idle a bit fast

Pass 1 Feb 2011 105,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,024 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,017 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine leaking oil

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,073 miles

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

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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V253 FHU is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 57,901 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 V253 FHU, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V253 FHU is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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