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W251 VLM

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,307 mi
Last recorded101,307 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 VLM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 101,307 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 101,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 85,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2014 77,589 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 72,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2013 72,789 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 69,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower ball joint covers perished

Fail 17 May 2012 69,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower ball joint covers perished

Pass 17 May 2011 64,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,148 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 59,148 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,721 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 49,144 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 103,794 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 103,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2006 39,238 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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W251 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W251 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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W251 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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