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R226 MTV

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 MTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,627 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear number plate slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,956 miles

Offside rear tyre worn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Rear number plate slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,141 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Rear number plate slight damage

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,465 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,465 miles

nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,547 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,265 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R226 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R226 MTV, 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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R226 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R226 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 MTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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