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J800 GTE

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,725 mi
Last recorded138,725 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 GTE
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 138,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 138,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 138,364 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,295 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 137,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 136,248 miles

ex in poor condition

n/s inner rear arch area slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 136,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ex in poor condition

n/s inner rear arch area slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,375 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 133,375 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 125,631 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 125,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,307 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,307 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 65,562 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 65,562 miles

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

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

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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J800 GTE is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 61,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J800 GTE, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J800 GTE is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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