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R159 DPU

1998 Daewoo Nubira

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nubira69,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 DPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,416 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,595 miles

coolant leak from hose on rear of inlet manifold

Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

coolant leak from hose on rear of inlet manifold

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,207 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,207 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 69,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,729 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 65,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,521 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,359 miles

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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R159 DPU is a 1998 Daewoo Nubira in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R159 DPU, 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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What year was R159 DPU registered?

R159 DPU is a 1998 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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