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R108 BYA

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,131 mi
Last recorded49,131 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 BYA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,131 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,382 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 41,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,896 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 36,896 miles

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

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKING.

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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R108 BYA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 71,761 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 R108 BYA, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R108 BYA registered?

R108 BYA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R108 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 BYA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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