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W549 VLU

2000 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Leganza63,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 VLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2016 117,641 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip is missing (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc is corroded reducing braking area

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,101 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

strong advise - advanced wear on inner steering rack ball joints

strong advise - major engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,075 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

strong advise - advanced wear on inner steering rack ball joints

strong advise - major engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,419 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 110,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,221 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 108,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 108,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 104,223 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

light misting of oil o/s/f shock

Fail 27 Mar 2008 104,223 miles

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

all brake discs have surface rust

light misting of oil to o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 22 May 2007 100,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 94,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 88,570 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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W549 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,815 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 W549 VLU, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W549 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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