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R381 EKN

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,933 mi
Last recorded51,933 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 EKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,933 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,098 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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R381 EKN is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 R381 EKN, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R381 EKN registered?

R381 EKN is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R381 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 EKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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