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N131 XEW

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 XEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracked and deteriorated

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,341 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal fuel pipes in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2010 68,100 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,265 miles

both front to rear metal fuel pipes very heavily corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit and heavily perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,300 miles

needed full emissions test to pass

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

needed full emissions test to pass

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,311 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,336 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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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N131 XEW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N131 XEW, 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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N131 XEW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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