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P290 TWR

1997 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,060 mi
Last recorded65,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nexia61,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 TWR
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,727 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,727 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres are perished

Both sills are rusty at the rear

Foot brake has a large amount of travel

Fuel pipes are rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edge

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,745 miles

corrosion starting to appear in o/s outer sill at rear.

o/s brake light worked when tapped

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,691 miles

brake pedal spongy

n/s bodywork damaged

oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,351 miles

oil breather pipe holed under bonnet, †some corrosion on fuel lines,

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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P290 TWR 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 P290 TWR, 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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P290 TWR is a 1997 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P290 TWR safe to buy?

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