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R142 TLC

1998 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,541 mi
Last recorded38,541 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nexia57,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 TLC
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 38,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 38,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 38,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 38,020 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 38,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 38,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 294,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,490 miles

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

Vehicle is heavely undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,097 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 25,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,722 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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R142 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R142 TLC, 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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What year was R142 TLC registered?

R142 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R142 TLC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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