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N496 YFL

1996 Daewoo Nexia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

122,445 mi
Last recorded122,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 YFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 122,445 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag warning lamp on.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel filter bracket broken.

Minor body damage/corrosion.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen deteriorated below offside wiper.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,168 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,856 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 98,856 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006
Fail 4 Jul 2006 94,460 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear number plate lamp worked when tapped, †fuel and brake lines corroding, †off side front cv boot perished, †off side inner sill fuel line clip out of shape still secure,

numerous areas of corrosion none to excess,

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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N496 YFL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N496 YFL, 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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N496 YFL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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