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W178 VLM

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,521 mi
Last recorded64,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 VLM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,521 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,506 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 29 May 2012 58,429 miles

Airbag light on

Front number plate becoming loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 51,852 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 51,847 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,839 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 41,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 36,184 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,184 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,897 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,327 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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W178 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W178 VLM, 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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What year was W178 VLM registered?

W178 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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