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R181 VLO

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,048 mi
Last recorded67,048 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,048 miles

Battery Insecure(Part Of Clamp Is Missing).

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

N/S Mirror Glass Is Cracked.

O/S/R+N/S/R Tyre's,Tread Area Is Starting To Split Slightly(205/60 R15 91H).

Fail 31 Jul 2008 67,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery Insecure(Part Of Clamp Is Missing).

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

N/S Mirror Glass Is Cracked.

O/S/R+N/S/R Tyre's,Tread Area Is Starting To Split Slightly(205/60 R15 91H).

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,007 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 63,007 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,438 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 58,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R181 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 R181 VLO, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R181 VLO registered?

R181 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R181 VLO safe to buy?

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