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R279 TBY

1998 Daewoo Nexia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nexia57,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 TBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,675 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,296 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of deterioration.

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fuel pipes corrosion.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,113 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 30,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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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R279 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R279 TBY, 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 R279 TBY registered?

R279 TBY is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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