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S854 CAE

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 CAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,245 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged but not showing cords

Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged but not showing cords

Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,658 miles

o/s headlamp cover starting to deteriorate

o/s rear brake disc showing signs of wear

slightbind to n/s rear brake

Fail 22 Jan 2009 72,658 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s headlamp cover starting to deteriorate

o/s rear brake disc showing signs of wear

slightbind to n/s rear brake

major oil leaks at engine oil light on

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,257 miles

damage to front number plate

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corossion

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corossion

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2007 64,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,926 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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S854 CAE is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S854 CAE, 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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S854 CAE is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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