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539 KRL

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 KRL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers door damaged no sharp edges

slight smell of petrol under car but no leaks apparent

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,794 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,794 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,794 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,794 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes imbalanced

Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,617 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 70,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,046 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 67,046 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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539 KRL is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 539 KRL, 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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539 KRL is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is 539 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 539 KRL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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