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W249 VLM

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 VLM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,391 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,391 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,437 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 44,429 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 40,033 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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W249 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W249 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 W249 VLM registered?

W249 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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