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R492 BNF

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 BNF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 85,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,862 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 84,860 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,858 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

head lamp lenzes deterioratd

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2013 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

head lamp lenzes deterioratd

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2012 84,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 83,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,719 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 4 Aug 2007 81,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 80,050 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R492 BNF is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R492 BNF, 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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R492 BNF is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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