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N229 HLF

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,562 mi
Last recorded161,562 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 HLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 161,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 159,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 159,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 157,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

driver's seat slightly insecure / worn

emissions poor / erratic

Fail 10 Feb 2014 157,454 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

driver's seat slightly insecure / worn

emissions poor / erratic

Pass 7 Feb 2013 154,258 miles

Drivers seat belt has slight fluffing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe under car on nearside slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 154,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Drivers seat belt has slight fluffing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe under car on nearside slightly corroded

Offside number plate lamp dim

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 149,469 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 149,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 140,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 140,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 132,510 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 132,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 125,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 120,352 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 120,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 115,221 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 115,221 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat insecure

fluctuation on front brakes

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2005 110,881 miles

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded (not leaking at time of test)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 110,881 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded (not leaking at time of test)

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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N229 HLF is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N229 HLF, 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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N229 HLF is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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