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S78 SWG

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 SWG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,369 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable sheath is slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,078 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,078 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,941 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,916 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,916 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 39,963 miles

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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S78 SWG is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S78 SWG, 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 S78 SWG registered?

S78 SWG is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S78 SWG safe to buy?

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