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N138 VNV

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,740 mi
Last recorded102,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 VNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 102,740 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 102,734 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s wing indicater amber bulb cover missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 96,375 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s wing indicater amber bulb cover missing

Fail 18 Jan 2008 95,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,398 miles

n/s front tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,377 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

OVERHEATING DUE TO HEADGASKET FAILURE

Pass 4 Jul 2006 86,354 miles

FUEL PIPES HAVE SURFACE RUST

Fail 4 Jul 2006 86,354 miles

FUEL PIPES HAVE SURFACE RUST

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear 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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N138 VNV is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N138 VNV, 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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What year was N138 VNV registered?

N138 VNV is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N138 VNV safe to buy?

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