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N278 GLM

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 GLM
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 118,346 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusted

front to rear fuel pipes rusted both sides of car

Fail 20 Feb 2009 118,346 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipe rusted

front to rear fuel pipes rusted both sides of car

Pass 1 Feb 2008 112,892 miles

most underbody componants showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2007 106,685 miles

most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion interior mirror missing front hubs and brake componants rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,253 miles

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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N278 GLM is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N278 GLM, 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 N278 GLM registered?

N278 GLM is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N278 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 GLM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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