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J555 RAF

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RAF
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,783 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 53,783 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

backbox loose

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,403 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 46,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine gearbox oil leaks †Fuel lines corroded †Dents scratches and corrosion to various body panels

Near side reverse light inop †Poer steering pipes corroded †Front coil springs heavily corroded †Play in both strut top mountings †Power steering rack wet with fliuid

Surface corrosion to vaious brake pipes †Uneven tread wear to front tyres †Both rear tyres worn low †Engine management light on †Scratches to zone a of windscreen †Slight damage to front number plate †

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nexia?

Based on 79,423 MOT tests across 18,506 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
3,489
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,024
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,796
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,609
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,286
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J555 RAF is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 63,141 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 Nexia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,024 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 RAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nexia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J555 RAF is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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