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S861 UKJ

1998 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,995 mi
Last recorded177,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Leganza71,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 UKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 177,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 177,984 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 172,176 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 172,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 156,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 156,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oily

handbrake shoes noisey

slightly exhaust blow from manifold area

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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S861 UKJ is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S861 UKJ, 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 S861 UKJ registered?

S861 UKJ is a 1998 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S861 UKJ safe to buy?

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