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R43 AFL

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 AFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 103,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,565 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 101,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 99,860 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 99,860 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,660 miles

engine oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,963 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,007 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 70,906 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn slightly

hand brake travel high

oil leaks

tested in the wet

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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R43 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R43 AFL, 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 R43 AFL registered?

R43 AFL is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R43 AFL safe to buy?

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