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R383 KNJ

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,110 mi
Last recorded159,110 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 KNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,110 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 143,428 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 143,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,203 miles

EREAR EXHAUST NOISY NOT LEAKING

Fail 2 Jul 2007 115,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Center and rear box noisy

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 108,617 miles

Booth lid damaged

Brakes noisy in operation

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake near end of travel

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe slight leak and has tape wrapped around it

Power steering rack slightly damp

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 108,617 miles

Booth lid damaged

Brakes noisy in operation

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake near end of travel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe slight leak and has tape wrapped around it

Power steering rack slightly damp

Rear brake disc slightly 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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R383 KNJ is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R383 KNJ, 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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R383 KNJ is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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