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W297 VLX

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,616 mi
Last recorded76,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 72,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,249 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,030 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 43,030 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W297 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W297 VLX, 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 W297 VLX registered?

W297 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W297 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 VLX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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