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R285 VLD

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,408 mi
Last recorded137,408 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,408 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Apr 2008 134,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

limited inspection to sills due to plastic covers fitted

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when wheel rotated

wipers are noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2006 113,339 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R285 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R285 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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R285 VLD is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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