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R298 NFX

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,854 mi
Last recorded46,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,519 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Nov 2009 45,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,209 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,209 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r outer discs corroded

power steering pipe corroded

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Nov 2007 42,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,249 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,918 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2005 35,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

offside rear seat belt twisted, both front seat belt buckles has free movement.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,812 miles

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

offside rear seat belt twisted, both front seat belt buckles has free movement.

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 NFX is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R298 NFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R298 NFX registered?

R298 NFX is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R298 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 NFX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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