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W889 VLX

2000 Daewoo Korando

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Korando69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKorando
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 88,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions test aborted half way through as vehicle overheated.

N.S/O.S.Rear outer sills starting to corrode.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,144 miles

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

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking around sidewalls ,

Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking around sidewalls ,

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres perished

damage to nearside lamp lens

Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 72,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,948 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,381 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil leak at o/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,342 miles

Offside rear hubseal leaking on back plate

Fail 7 Dec 2005 59,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear hubseal leaking on back plate

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Korando?

Based on 4,894 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,365
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 580
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 238
position lamp(s) not working 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 179
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W889 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Korando in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 Korando fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 580 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W889 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Korando typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Daewoo Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W889 VLX registered?

W889 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Korando, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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