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R96 AKM

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,214 mi
Last recorded114,214 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 AKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 114,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 111,230 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,633 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 90,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 84,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 84,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R96 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R96 AKM, 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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R96 AKM is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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