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N198 XEW

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 XEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2008 118,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes rusty /bad engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 112,006 miles

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)

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

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F T/Rod end

Front and rear coil springs abit corroded slightly

Front and rear metal B/Pipes getting corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes getting corroded

N/S/F tyre starting to crack and split at inner sidewall edge/inner tread edge area (Not yet exposing ply/cords)

Rear inner sills abit corroded slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2006 103,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 103,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2005 96,548 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 96,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly 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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N198 XEW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N198 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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What year was N198 XEW registered?

N198 XEW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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