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R342 YLA

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,560 mi
Last recorded146,560 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 YLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 146,560 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 129,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 128,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,406 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 113,406 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 111,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R342 YLA 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 50%.

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 R342 YLA, 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 R342 YLA registered?

R342 YLA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R342 YLA safe to buy?

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