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R208 WHL

1997 Daewoo Nubira

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Daewoo Nubira70,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 WHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2010 56,189 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Apr 2010 56,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,144 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 47,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,548 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,328 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 33,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R208 WHL is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,943 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 R208 WHL, 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 29 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R208 WHL registered?

R208 WHL is a 1997 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R208 WHL safe to buy?

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