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P496 XEL

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,527 mi
Last recorded91,527 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 XEL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,333 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,187 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,187 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear boot handle broken

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,589 miles

Offside Front 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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P496 XEL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P496 XEL, 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 P496 XEL registered?

P496 XEL is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P496 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 XEL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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