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R121 GCG

1998 Daewoo Nubira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,871 mi
Last recorded52,871 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nubira69,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 GCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,871 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 52,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 45,206 miles

rearexhaust condition

Fail 1 May 2013 44,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 40,032 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box corroding badly,consider replacing?

Fail 9 May 2012 40,032 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box corroding badly,consider replacing?

Pass 20 May 2011 34,801 miles

nearside mirror repaired with tape

rear view mirror missing

Fail 20 May 2011 34,801 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror repaired with tape

rear view mirror missing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,957 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2010 27,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,953 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s mirror broken

Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,953 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s mirror broken

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,625 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 14,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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R121 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Nubira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 69,845 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 Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 GCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R121 GCG is a 1998 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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