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LR51 VKU

2001 Daewoo Leganza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,691 mi
Last recorded73,691 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Leganza57,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 68,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wear on edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,345 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wear on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,989 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner cv boots leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,466 miles

as per original vt32

Fail 4 Oct 2006 44,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Leganza?

Based on 62,068 MOT tests across 10,234 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,910
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
10,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,369
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,394
position lamp(s) not working 2,142
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LR51 VKU is a 2001 Daewoo Leganza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 57,222 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 Leganza fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR51 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Leganza typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR51 VKU is a 2001 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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