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R153 VLO

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 102,691 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front bumper is scuffed

front tyre wear is uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2007 102,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front bumper is scuffed

front tyre wear is uneven

Fail 9 Nov 2006 95,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

are the engine breathers blocked

covers fitted over the outer sills

front to rear brake pipes are rusted

hand brake is noisey

long travel on the hand brake lever

steel wheel fitted on the n/s rear all others are alloy

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

are the engine breathers blocked

covers fitted over the outer sills

front to rear brake pipes are rusted

hand brake is noisey

long travel on the hand brake lever

steel wheel fitted on the n/s rear all others are alloy

Pass 7 Nov 2005 87,826 miles

corrosion forming on nearide rear brake pipe

corrosion forming on nearside front brake pipe

corrosion forming on offside front brake pipe

corrosion forming on offside front brake pipe

exhaust systen heavily corroded

floor rusting

front pads worn low

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

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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R153 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R153 VLO, 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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What year was R153 VLO registered?

R153 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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