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Y492 RLB

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,081 mi
Last recorded85,081 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 RLB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,081 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 20 Feb 2010 85,081 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,557 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 60,928 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

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

Heat sheild loose on middle section of exhaust

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,588 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 51,588 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,380 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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Y492 RLB is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 Y492 RLB, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y492 RLB is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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