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R161 TLC

1998 Daewoo Nexia

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nexia57,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 TLC
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2015 54,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

mis fire on start up loss of water head gasket

offside rear wheel arch rusty

oil leak

rear tyres inner side wall starting to perish

Fail 14 Feb 2014 52,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate fadeing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,796 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate fadeing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,510 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 46,009 miles

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SECTION CHANGE SOON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres front and rear low in pressure

general engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,009 miles

general engine oil leak

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SECTION CHANGE SOON

all tyres front and rear low in pressure

Fail 16 Feb 2011 41,591 miles

.. nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,591 miles

.. nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,291 miles

small wiper fitted to o/s

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,698 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 36,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R161 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R161 TLC registered?

R161 TLC is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R161 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 TLC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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