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W159 VGY

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VGY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,449 miles

corrosion in o/s sill nut not holed

metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2016 82,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seat on shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion in o/s sill nut not holed

metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery secured with cable

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery secured with cable

Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,123 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 75,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,380 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,614 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,036 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 56,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,397 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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W159 VGY is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 W159 VGY, 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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W159 VGY is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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