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R18 JBS

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,093 mi
Last recorded75,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 JBS
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,093 miles

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

Oil leak

advise engine knocking from bottom end

Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

advise engine knocking from bottom end

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,190 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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R18 JBS is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R18 JBS, 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 R18 JBS registered?

R18 JBS is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R18 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 JBS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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