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R257 VLD

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 139,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 125,363 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Fail 31 Oct 2007 125,363 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,849 miles

oil around power steering rack

park brake grabbing when applied

Fail 20 Sep 2006 104,845 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil around power steering rack

park brake grabbing when applied

Pass 1 Oct 2005 88,489 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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R257 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R257 VLD, 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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What year was R257 VLD registered?

R257 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R257 VLD safe to buy?

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