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P553 PTC

1996 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Daewoo Nexia63,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 PTC
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,976 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,957 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both outer sills have general corrosion! (advise repair)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER and LAMBDA SENSOR are both slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,799 miles

both outer sills rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,766 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,890 miles

corrosion:- both front coil springs, both outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,093 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

centre exhaust section blowing

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,969 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,354 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,342 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,156 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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P553 PTC is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P553 PTC, 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 P553 PTC registered?

P553 PTC is a 1996 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P553 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 PTC shows 12 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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