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N490 GLT

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,820 mi
Last recorded49,820 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 GLT
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,820 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,814 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)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 16 Sep 2009 40,964 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside relector damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside relector damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,352 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,200 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,513 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 27,513 miles

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

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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N490 GLT is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N490 GLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N490 GLT registered?

N490 GLT is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N490 GLT safe to buy?

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