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R489 ALA

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,518 mi
Last recorded110,518 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 ALA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,518 miles

Condition of both number plate (FRONT BORDERLINE)

Condition of rear brake discs

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,213 miles

Condition of both number plates

Condition of rear brake discs

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

Wear & Condition of offside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,645 miles

Condensation to offside front headlamp BORDERLINE

Condition of both number plates

Wear & Condition offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 7 Apr 2008 108,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Condensation to offside front headlamp BORDERLINE

Condition of both number plates

Wear & Condition offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2007 107,902 miles

n/s/f tyre wall

front number plate

Pass 18 Apr 2006 106,877 miles

condition of n/s/f tyre wall borderline

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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R489 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R489 ALA, 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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What year was R489 ALA registered?

R489 ALA is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R489 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 ALA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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