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P385 DAL

1996 Daewoo Nexia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 DAL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2013 51,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r inner body corroded

o/s jet washer poor

rocker cover gasket leaking

wiper blades smear screen

Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades smear screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r inner body corroded

o/s jet washer poor

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,120 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 50,120 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,826 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sills starting to corrode

Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,077 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,784 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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P385 DAL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P385 DAL, 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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What year was P385 DAL registered?

P385 DAL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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