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R388 SBY

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 SBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2012 73,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,864 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,471 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished in between treads

Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,427 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished in between treads

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,867 miles

Front tyres are wearing the inner shoulders, recommend a tracking check

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,086 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,648 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,648 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear hand and foot brakes noisy

Pass 31 Dec 2007 42,781 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 42,341 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,645 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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R388 SBY is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R388 SBY, 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 R388 SBY registered?

R388 SBY is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R388 SBY safe to buy?

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