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R157 VLO

1997 Daewoo Leganza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,563 mi
Last recorded30,563 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Leganza73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 VLO
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,563 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,563 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,993 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 28,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,701 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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R157 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R157 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 R157 VLO registered?

R157 VLO is a 1997 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R157 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 VLO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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