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R474 OEW

1998 Daewoo Leganza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,210 mi
Last recorded41,210 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 OEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,210 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

under body corroadions and rear axle beam corroaded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body corroadions and rear axle beam corroaded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,816 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front headlight lenses faded (plastic) not effecting light output

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,093 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv nsf tyre perishing

adv power steering leak on rack

Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv nsf tyre perishing

adv power steering leak on rack

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,092 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,925 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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R474 OEW is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R474 OEW, 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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R474 OEW is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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