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R126 GCG

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 GCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,108 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow at rear

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlight patterns poor

rear pads appear low

screen chipped

Fail 16 Jan 2013 105,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded and slight blow at rear

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlight patterns poor

rear pads appear low

screen chipped

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,314 miles

front brake discs & pads worn low

front coil springs rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2012 102,311 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn low

front coil springs rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,682 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all shocks seems well worn and nearside shocks look damp

front and rear brake pads look well worn

handbrake travel high

heavey corrosion on front lower suspension arms, anti-roll bars and shock absorbers

slight freeplay nearside os steering

slight movement in anti-roll bar links and bushes

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Feb 2010 96,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,762 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs in poor conditon

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2008 86,767 miles

Brake pipe rusty (centre)

Centre to rear exhaust section corroded.

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

Rear discs worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 86,767 miles

Brake pipe rusty (centre)

Centre to rear exhaust section corroded.

Rear discs worn.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 78,338 miles

Slight play in OS of steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2007 78,338 miles

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

Slight play in OS of steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,514 miles

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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R126 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R126 GCG, 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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R126 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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