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W278 VLM

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,312 mi
Last recorded59,312 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 VLM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,447 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 54,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,237 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,756 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,513 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 35,065 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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W278 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W278 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 W278 VLM registered?

W278 VLM is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W278 VLM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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