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V542 LFV

1999 Daewoo Korando

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,693 mi
Last recorded41,693 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Korando72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 LFV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKorando
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,693 miles

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

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

body showing signs corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,693 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

body showing signs corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,487 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,036 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 39,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V542 LFV is a 1999 Daewoo Korando in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 V542 LFV, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of V542 LFV?

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What year was V542 LFV registered?

V542 LFV is a 1999 Daewoo Korando, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V542 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 LFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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