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R296 VLF

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 VLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,069 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,059 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,059 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 53,473 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust section corroded and weak

Fail 27 Dec 2012 48,433 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,272 miles

Advise rear(both sides)brake discs slightly pitted

both nearside and offside front headlamp lenses frosted over slightly reducing light output

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,070 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp in good working order but light output slightly reduced

offside front headlamp in good working but light output slightly reduced

Fail 10 Dec 2008 38,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,703 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2007 37,161 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,613 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,876 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 30,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R296 VLF is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R296 VLF, 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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R296 VLF is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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