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P246 ARU

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,268 mi
Last recorded59,268 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 ARU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front subframe corroded

fuel filter corroded

headlight intensity low

play in steering column top bearing

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,514 miles

Both front suspension top mountings deteriorating.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres starting to crack with age

front numberplate tarnished

Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres starting to crack with age

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,161 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 55,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,183 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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P246 ARU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P246 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 P246 ARU registered?

P246 ARU is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P246 ARU safe to buy?

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