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R214 ALA

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 ALA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 146,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oily and noisey

front numberplate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2011 142,512 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2011 142,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2010 139,097 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 139,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2009 135,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 130,830 miles

front exhaust rubber broken.

nearside front wiper blade slightly split.

offside front wiper blade slightly split.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 130,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front exhaust rubber broken.

nearside front wiper blade slightly split.

offside front wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 126,474 miles

front numberplate slightly cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jul 2006 121,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 114,558 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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R214 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R214 ALA, 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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R214 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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