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R696 GNJ

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,267 mi
Last recorded129,267 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 GNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 129,267 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 129,267 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 May 2015 123,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 123,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 13 May 2013 113,846 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear wheel slight bind

n/s/f headlamp cloudy/misty

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 13 May 2013 113,846 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear wheel slight bind

n/s/f headlamp cloudy/misty

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,438 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/r tyre inner edge show wear

rear no plate slightly deterioted

all exhaused clamp corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,871 miles

anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 99,194 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2009 91,185 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f head lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 81,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,935 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R696 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R696 GNJ, 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 R696 GNJ registered?

R696 GNJ is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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