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N498 YFL

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,538 mi
Last recorded59,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 YFL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,538 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,528 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)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,885 miles

Drivers window doesnt come all the way down

O/S/F seat is slightly insecure

Spots of surface rust on both outer sills

Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Drivers window doesnt come all the way down

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F seat is slightly insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spots of surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,698 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 55,698 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drivers seat slightly insecure

sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,724 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking & getting low on tread (3mm)

nearside outer sill heavily corroded.

offside outer sill heavily corroded.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 53,724 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking & getting low on tread (3mm)

nearside outer sill heavily corroded.

offside outer sill heavily corroded.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,198 miles

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

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

bad corrosion to both outer sills

both rear tyres badly cracking

slight imballance at rear service brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,828 miles

Both sills rusty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front tyre getting low on tread.

Offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,933 miles

Both lower ball joint have slight free play.

Both outer sills in rusty condition.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,933 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both lower ball joint have slight free play.

Both outer sills in rusty condition.

Pass 31 May 2007 43,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 43,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 41,454 miles

Same advises as test number 890458466174.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 41,454 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both outer sills have surface rust.

Steering rack boot damp.

Wiper blades quite smeary.

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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N498 YFL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N498 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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N498 YFL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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