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R261 LDG

1998 Daewoo Nubira

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,446 mi
Last recorded103,446 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nubira69,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LDG
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,886 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM

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

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

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

damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM

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

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

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

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 90,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 86,878 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,408 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes under car

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,556 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,556 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R261 LDG is a 1998 Daewoo Nubira in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R261 LDG, 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 R261 LDG registered?

R261 LDG is a 1998 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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