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R998 EHO

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,740 mi
Last recorded54,740 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 EHO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 51,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

back box outer skin rusty

front number plate cracked

o/s wing mirror lose but not insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,712 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,694 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 44,652 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 39,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Long hand brake travel

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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R998 EHO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R998 EHO, 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 R998 EHO registered?

R998 EHO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R998 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 EHO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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