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R298 MDF

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 MDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,284 miles

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

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

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

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

engine idle speed slightly high at 1100rpm and overall just legal

engine management light lit on [emissions etc tested ok]

footbrake overall efforts low and just legal

front brakes slight imbalance

offside rear handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,895 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beeds hanging from interior mirror

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,121 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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R298 MDF is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R298 MDF, 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 R298 MDF registered?

R298 MDF is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R298 MDF safe to buy?

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