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P488 LLW

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,408 mi
Last recorded54,408 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 LLW
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight damage to O/S/F indicator lamp.

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight damage O/S/F indicator.

Slight damnage O/S/R sill.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight damage O/S/F indicator.

Slight damnage O/S/R sill.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,583 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges.

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight damage O/S/F indicator lens

Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,907 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 27,111 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,111 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P488 LLW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P488 LLW, 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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P488 LLW is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 8 September 1996.

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