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W281 RVR

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RVR
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

windscreen has minor scratches across drivers view

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,192 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,176 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,234 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine has various oil leaks. Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

One of nearside front wheel bolts appears to be fitted cross threaded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split and smearing view.

Recommend brake fluid change.

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,058 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,261 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,270 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W281 RVR is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W281 RVR, 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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W281 RVR is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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