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VU51 XVL

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XVL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,806 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 116,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,369 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 105,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,322 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 93,322 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 86,118 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 86,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VU51 XVL is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 VU51 XVL, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU51 XVL registered?

VU51 XVL is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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