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R140 TBY

1998 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,968 mi
Last recorded55,968 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nexia57,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

NEW BULBS FITTED TO GIVE HEADLAMPS A PATTERN. NOT GREAT BUT WITHIN SPECIFACATION

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F SEAT BELT RETURNS TO STOP WITH SLIGHT AID WITH SEAT AT REAR MOST HAS SLIGHT SLACKNESS WITH SEAT LOCKED INTO MECHANISM

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F AND N/S/F SEAT FRAMES

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F AND N/S/F SEAT FRAMES

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,172 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 51,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

all fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,161 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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R140 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,185 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 R140 TBY, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R140 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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