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P542 XRU

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,054 mi
Last recorded62,054 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 XRU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P542 XRU is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P542 XRU, 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 P542 XRU registered?

P542 XRU is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P542 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 XRU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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