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N253 XEW

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 XEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 77,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 77,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,825 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 68,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 58,433 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 58,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N253 XEW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N253 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 N253 XEW registered?

N253 XEW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N253 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 XEW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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