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P202 ARU

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 ARU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,815 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both centre brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both centre brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,678 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,252 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 39,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P202 ARU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 61,863 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 P202 ARU, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P202 ARU registered?

P202 ARU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P202 ARU safe to buy?

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